Vrede te Aken 1748

This silver medal, "Vrede te Aken," was created in 1748 by Martin Holtzhey, a Dutch medalist. The medal commemorates the Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle, which ended the War of the Austrian Succession. The obverse depicts a woman, representing peace, standing by a column with an inscription that reads "Peace brings honor and glory back to the homeland." The reverse features the coats of arms of the participating powers in the peace treaty. The medal is a prime example of the commemorative medal tradition, often used to celebrate historical events or individuals.