Medal - Peace of Westminster 1654 front Medal - Peace of Westminster 1654 back
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Medal - Peace of Westminster

1654 year
Silver 72.51 g 76 mm
Description
Location
Dutch Republic (Netherlands)
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
1654
Composition
Silver
Weight
72.51 g
Diameter
76 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#187329
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Warship sailing to the right, above two tritons; below waves.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
WAAROM ZEILT.T’VREDESCHIP OP T.SILVER.IN.DE.ZEE? OM.DAT.DE.BROEDERKRIIG. VERANDERT.IN.VREE
A°1654.

Translation: why sails this ship of Peace on this silver in the midst of the sea? Because the strife between brethren is turned into Peace

Engraver: Wouter Muller

Comment

Frederiks 15. MI, I. p. 413, 50. Van Loon II, pp. 371-372, Milford Haven I. 550