Medal - Peace of Breda

€1.00
LocationDutch Republic
Year1667
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionSilver
Weight30.42 g
Diameter52 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
NoticeJurriaan Pool
Reference(s) PiN#1219, Montagu#C9
Obverse descriptionNeptune driving his chariot through the sea to stop a naval battle.
Obverse letteringSIC CVNCTVS PELAGI CECIDIT FRAGOR
(Translation: Thus ceased the whole tumult of the sea - Virg. Aen. i, 154)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionView of the city of Breda; above, two genii supporting the shields of Denmark, France, England, Holland and Sweden
Reverse letteringNULLA SALUS BELLO, PACEM TE POSCIMUS OMNES BREDA / Den. 7 Sept. 1667 G.POOL.
(Translation: there is no safety in war, to thee we all sue for peace - Virg. Aen. xi, 362)
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1667  - -
Catalog ID2553210730
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