Commonwealth silver "Peace of Westminster" Medal 1654 MS62 NGC, MI-415/52, Eimer-191. 60mm. By S. Dadler. Wholly enticing and struck to commemorate the Peace of Westminster between England and the United Provinces following the First Anglo-Dutch War, lasting from 1652-1654. Certainly a highlight of Sebastian Dadler's ability, both in rendered detail as well as successful composition. The obverse bears a seated Britannia with lyre in her lap and Hollandia and Belgic lion with arrows at her feet, both in celebration while jointly holding a cap of Liberty, signifying what would be a short-lived peace. The reverse is meticulously engraved, with two-masted sailing vessels in impressive relief with furled sails saddled next to each other, representing both nations, sailors from each ship with clasped hands. The imagery employed by Dadler is whimsical and historically fascinating and it is apparent the medalist was proud of this work, having signed it in three places, with initials "SD" impressed to each ship's stern as well as the base of the allegorical figures of the obverse. The medal itself remains incredibly well-preserved with its uniform dove-gray surfaces decorated in the scattered coatings of lavender and cerulean, and only minor instances of marks and friction are noted to the fields. Rarely does a medal of this quality by such a noteworthy medalist cross the auction block and surely will inspire spiriting bidding. Lot is accompanied by an embossed leather case.

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