Sluiting van het Twaalfjarig Bestand tussen de Republiek en Spanje, en hernieuwing van het drievoudige verbond tussen Engeland, Frankrijk en de Republiek 1609

This small, silver medal, created by an anonymous artist in 1609, commemorates the end of the Twelve Years' Truce between the Dutch Republic and Spain. It symbolizes the renewal of the Triple Alliance between England, France, and the Dutch Republic. The obverse displays coats of arms for the three allied nations, while the reverse bears a Latin inscription detailing the historical context of the event. The medal provides a glimpse into the complex political landscape of early modern Europe, highlighting the shifting alliances and diplomatic negotiations that defined the period.