The Peace of Breda

The Peace of Breda, Dutch lead or pewter medal, 1667, unsigned, Peace, helped by a cherub, sets fire to a pile of military trophies, BELLO AB ANGLIS ILLATO …, rev., an aerial panoramic view of Breda, BREDA BELLONÆ SEDES …, 87mm (MI 530/178, not recorded in lead; vL II, 534). Large piercing at top, reverse fi?ne, obverse perhaps better.

Provenance: Dix, Noonan, Webb Auction, 15 March, 2011.