Peace of Westminster between Great Britain and the Netherlands

€1.00
LocationDutch Republic
Year1654
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionSilver
Weight59.95 g
Diameter60 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
NoticeJurriaan Pool
Reference(s) PiN#210, Montagu#C3
Obverse descriptionNeptune, seated facing in a car drawn over the waves by two sea-horses, holding the shields of the Commonwealth and the Netherlands on his knees; to left and right, triton; to left and right of Neptune’s head.
Obverse letteringAMANTIVM IRA AMICITIÆ REDINTEGRATIO EST Jerian - Pool fecit - Amsterdami
(Translation: the anger of lovers renews their friendship)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionLaudatory inscription in 15 lines commemorating the Peace of Westminster, signed on 15 April, ratified on 2 May and proclaimed on 27 May 1654.
Reverse lettering
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverAmsterdam, Netherlands (1578-1673)
Mintage1654  - -
Catalog ID4932964090
Comments