The Christopher Foley, F.S.A., Collection Of Early English Medals - 16th October 2014

Lot 577

The Peace of Ryswick [Rijswijk]

Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £750

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Description

The Peace of Ryswick [Rijswijk], Dutch silver medal, 1697, by R. Arondeaux, a crowd of plenipotentiaries atand around the Temple of Janus and close the door, in front a sow laid by altar, CÆSA FIRMABANT FOEDERA PORCA, rev., an aerial view of the palace and gardens of Ryswick, fourteen shields of arms of participating states around, 50.5mm (MI 169/453; vL IV, 273; Pax 378). Extremely fine, the reverse especially so.

Provenance: Sworders Auction, 6 February, 2007 (lot 212).