Silver Medal, Germany, 1763–1763. 2006.33.16

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/2006.33.16

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Obverse: NVNCIA PACIS; in ex., D.15.FEBR. MDCCLXIII - Facade of Stadthaus with winged Peace flying above with trumpet
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Reverse: IAM REDIRE AVDET; in ex., GERMANIA/ PACATA - Peace standing at center, holding scepter in l. hand and ear of wheat in r.; above her head, circle of clouds with signs of Leo and Virgo; in background, man ploughing amidst landscape

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 2.46
    • Diameter (in mm): 22

Typological Description

References

  • Citation: Stack's Public Auction Sale, May 23, 2006, Lot #158, p. 60
  • Reference: Betts.447

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 2006.33.16
  • Lot: 2006.33
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • John J. Ford, Jr., coll.
    • Heinz-W. Mueller's Sale 20 (May 21, 1977, Lot #1072)

Description

37.9 gns. This medal commemorates the Treaty of Hubertusburg that was signed on 15 February 1763 by Prussia, Austria, and Saxony. Together with the Treaty of Paris, it marked the end of the French and Indian War and of the Seven Years' War.

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States