Netherlands, Amsterdam. S.A. Vening Meinesz, retirement as mayor, 1901. By Ludwig Jünger.
Bronze portrait medal commemorating the retirement of Sjoerd Anne Vening Meinesz as mayor of Amsterdam after his term of office, 1891–1901. Modelled by Ludwig Jünger and manufactured by J.A.A. Gerritsen, Amsterdam.
Obverse: Bust facing right, with the motto DEORSVM NVNQVAM (“Never downwards”). Signed L. JUNGER / SCVLPS.
Reverse: Crowned arms of Amsterdam supported by two lions, standing on a scroll inscribed 1891–1901. Surrounding dedication: AAN MR. S. A. VENING MEINESZ BURGEMEESTER VAN AMSTERDAM.
Diameter: 60.3 mm. Weight: 104 g.
Reference: Zwierzina 256. The contemporary numismatic account records 450 bronze examples of the 60 mm version for subscribers.
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