Vrede te Passarowitz 1718

This silver medal, created by Georg Wilhelm Vestner in 1718, commemorates the Treaty of Passarowitz, which ended the Austro-Turkish War. The obverse features two figures, representing Austria and the Ottoman Empire, shaking hands while holding olive branches, symbolizing peace. The reverse depicts a tree with three fruit, representing the territories of Hungary, Serbia, and Transylvania, which were all ceded to Austria in the treaty. The medal is a small yet powerful reminder of a significant moment in European history, exemplifying the transformative power of diplomacy.