Vrede van Rijswijk, penning geslagen op last van de magistraten van Amsterdam 1697

This silver medal, created by Johannes Drappentier in 1697, commemorates the Peace of Rijswijk, which ended the Nine Years' War. The medal depicts a woman representing Europe, holding an olive branch in one hand and a torch in the other. The inscription on the medal reads "Pax at Toto Mitis In Orbe Mane," which translates to "May peace reign throughout the world." This medal serves as a historical artifact, providing insight into the political and social climate of the late 17th century, with its celebration of peace following a long and bloody conflict.