Vrede van Munster 1648

This silver medal, created by Engelbert Kettler in 1648, commemorates the Peace of Westphalia. The obverse depicts a city skyline with a dove and olive branch above, symbolizing the peace achieved. The reverse features a pair of doves perched on a tree with olive branches, a traditional emblem of peace. The medal, only 4.1 centimeters in diameter, is a testament to the significance of the Peace of Westphalia, a major turning point in European history.