Vrede van Nijmegen 1679

"Vrede van Nijmegen" is a silver medal by Jacob van Dishoecke, created in 1679. This medal commemorates the Peace of Nijmegen, which ended the Franco-Dutch War. The obverse depicts the city of Nijmegen with a fleet of ships in the harbor. The reverse features the goddess Pax, who symbolizes peace, standing on a globe surrounded by a variety of shields representing the different nations that participated in the treaty. This medal, measuring 7.1 cm in diameter, is a testament to the importance of peace and the artistic skill of the Dutch medallist, Jacob van Dishoecke.