Sedert vijfentwintig jaar vrede in de Nederlanden 1738

This 1738 silver medal, created by Martin Holtzhey, commemorates the 25th anniversary of peace in the Netherlands, following the end of the War of the Spanish Succession. The obverse, featuring three female figures representing peace, prosperity, and the Dutch Republic, sits atop a platform adorned with the coats of arms of the seven provinces of the Netherlands. The reverse displays an inscription in Latin that translates to "Twenty-five years of peace in the Netherlands." This commemorative piece highlights the significance of peace and prosperity in the Dutch Republic, a theme prevalent in Dutch art of this era.