1782 Treaty of Commerce Between Holland and the United States Medal. Betts-604. Silver, 45.0 mm. MS-64+ (PCGS).

A really gorgeous example of one of the finest medals of its era. Highly reflective surfaces are dominated by blue toning and enlivened by traces of gold and violet. Scattered minor hairlines are seen, along with some old encrustation in the letters of the legend at the base of the obverse. The designs on this piece are a masterwork of medallic allegory, showcasing the partnership of the Dutch and American republics as a boon to trans-Atlantic commerce. This larger format (vs. the smaller Betts-605) seems a bit scarcer overall and is undoubtedly more popular, especially when as pretty as this one.

PCGS# 810261.

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From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier ex Fred Werner, April 1973; our (Stack's) sale of the John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part XIV, May 2006, lot 264.