Rare medal by the renowned Gdańsk medallist Sebastian Dadler, struck in 1644 to commemorate the peace negotiations bringing an end to the Thirty Years’ War (1618–1648).
This specimen is the variety without the SD signature and the date in the obverse exergue.
Well-preserved, with attractive old patina and traces of original luster. Numerous contact marks in the fields are visible but do not significantly affect the overall impression. The medal remains pleasing and legible, with a clear relief.
An important and scarce historical piece, connected to one of the most significant events of 17th-century Europe. A medal of high artistic and symbolic value, desirable in advanced collections.
Obverse: Allegorical figures of War and Peace in an embrace; on the left a hand holding a globe and caduceus, on the right a cartouche and spear leaning against a tree.
Legend: AMBIUGO PAX ET BELLUM LUCTAMINE CERTANT, PAX, EUROPA VOVET, LÆTA TROPHÆA FERAT (Peace and war contend in struggle; Europe longs for peace, may it bring joyful trophies).
Reverse: Panorama of Münster; the personification of Peace holding a caduceus, ears of grain and branches, standing over the defeated figure of War; allegories of Justice and Wealth on either side.
Legend: LÆTA TROPHÆA TULIT VICTO PAX OPTIMA BELLO, NUNC TEMIS IN TERRAM ET COPIA PULSA REDIT (The best peace brings joyful trophies after victory over war; now Justice and Abundance return to earth).
Diameter: 61 mm
Weight: 60.73 g
