Peace Holding an Olive Branch and Helmet [reverse] 1463

Francesco Laurana’s 1463 silver medal, "Peace Holding an Olive Branch and Helmet", depicts the personification of peace as a female figure holding an olive branch and standing over a helmet, symbolizing the end of war. This Renaissance-era medal is an example of the use of classical imagery to convey contemporary themes, and its high level of detail showcases Laurana's mastery of the medal-making art. The inscription on the medal reads "M.CCCC.LXIII", indicating the date of its creation.