Vrede van Rastatt 1714

This silver medal by Georg Wilhelm Vestner commemorates the Peace of Rastatt, a treaty signed in 1714 that ended the War of the Spanish Succession. The obverse depicts the goddess Pax holding a scepter and a cornucopia, symbolizing peace and abundance. The reverse depicts a view of Rastatt, a city in southwest Germany where the treaty was signed. The medal is an example of how medals were used to commemorate important historical events in the 18th century, and is a reminder of the lasting impact of the Peace of Rastatt on European history.