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Diplomatic medal of the States-General of the United Provinces of Holland given to John Adams

Diplomatic medal of the States-General of the United Provinces of Holland given to John Adams Gold medal

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    Gold medal, circa 1788

    67mm


    [ This description is from the project: MHS 225th Anniversary ]

    This gold medal was presented by the States-General of the United Provinces of Holland to John Adams upon his departure as minister on 6 March 1788. Adams was the first envoy to Holland from the United States, and this is the only 18th-century diplomatic medal known to exist.