Pacificatie van Ierland, 1691 1691

This 1691 silver medal by D. Koene commemorates the Pacification of Ireland, a significant event in Irish history. The obverse depicts a bust of William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland, while the reverse portrays a scene with soldiers battling over a tree, symbolizing the conflict. The inscription "CAUSA DEI EST" (the cause is God's) reinforces the religious context of the event. This small but intricately detailed medal offers a glimpse into the political and religious landscape of 17th-century Ireland.