Nazien van de munt van Harderwijk
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
3.8; 29.31
About this artwork
diameter 3.8 cm x weight 29.31 gr
Art Historical Context
Behold the *Nazien van de munt van Harderwijk* (1793), a finely struck metalwork piece by Dutch artist Marten Hendrik Lohse. Measuring 3.8 cm in diameter and weighing 29.31 grams, this compact medallion exemplifies the precision of late 18th-century numismatic art. Lohse, known for his engraving prowess, crafted it using the striking technique—hammering a prepared die onto a metal blank under immense pressure to imprint intricate designs with remarkable clarity and detail. Created at the height of the Dutch Republic's provincial minting era, this "nazien" (trial strike) hails from Harderwijk'...