Peace of Breda Leyden

Reverse

Ship sailing right, engravers initials in sails.

Lettering:
ASSEETO . PER . VULCANUM . NEPTUNO . PAX.
A S
FELICITER.

Translation:
Neptune maintained by Vulcan, peace is obtained.
Arend Smeltzing
Propitiously.

Engraver: Arend Smeltzing

Comment

This medal was struck by order of the magistrates of Leyden, and a specimen in gold was presented to each of the Overseers, who were appointed to supply lists of the hearths of that city for the purpose of levying the hearth-tax. This tax, being rigidly enforced, resulted in a large revenue to the city, and the money thus obtained was devoted to the repairing and refitting of the Dutch fleet. The successes in the late war with England are thus in a measure attributed to the bounties received from the city of Leyden.