endured.) Ex. p a x w e s t p h a l ic a s a n c it a m d c x x x x v i i i . (The
Peace of Westphalia concluded, 1648.)
Rev. A female figure, Peace, with olive wreath on her head,
is attaching to the branches of an olive-tree the eight shields
of Austria, Spain, Sardinia, Modena, Genoa, the United Provinces,
England, and France, above which is a scroll inscribed
in s e c v l a . (For centuries—) Around lie broken swords, arms,
and flags. Leg. d v r a b it . (— will it endure.) Ex. p a x a q v is -
g r a n e n s m d c c x l v i i i . (The Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle, 1748.)
1‘65. Yan Loon, Suppl. xxvii. 279.
No specimen of this medal has been met with. It expresses
a hope that, as the Peace of Westphalia had lasted for one
century, so might the Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle endure for
many centuries.
348. P e a c e o f A i x -l a - C h a p e l l e c o n c l u d e d , Oct. 1748.
A turreted female figure, Aix-la-Chapelle, holding a globe
on which is perched a dove with an olive branch, stands near
an obelisk decorated with the Imperial shield, and inscribed,
g a v d iv m r e i p v b l ic a e . (The joy of the State.) In the distance
is the city of Aix-la-Chapelle. Leg. p a c a t i g l o r ia m v n d i . (The
glory of the pacified world.) Ex. p a x a q v is g r a n i s ig n a t a
MDCc x x x x v i n m . o c t o b r . (The Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle signed,
in the month of October, 1748.)
Rev. Eight laureated shields of Austria, Spain, France, Sardinia,
England, Modena, the United Provinces, and Genoa,
arranged in a circle, within which is the inscription, n o n s in e
n v m in e d iv u m . (Not without the interposition of Providence.—
comp. Virg. Aen. ii. 777.) Leg. p a x u r b e s p a x r e g n a l ig a t
p a x c o n g r e g a t o r b e m . (Peace binds cities and kingdoms :
Peace unites the world.)
1*75. Yan Loon, Suppl. xxvii. 278.
MB. pewter. Rare.
Aix-la-Chapelle was one of the Imperial cities, and her Genius
is, therefore, holding up the symbol of peace to the obelisk of
the Empire. This medal was probably struck in that city to
commemorate the peace negotiated there.
349. P e a c e o f A ix -l a -C h a p e l l e c o n c l u d e d . -jU O c t . 1748.
Mars rushing, I., bearing a sword and a lighted torch; in the
distance is the town of Bois-le-Duc. Leg. m in a c ia m a r t i s—
Ex. s . p . q . s. (The Senate and People of Silvaducensis,
i.e. Bois-le-Duc.)
Rev. The Genius of Bois-le-Duc, standing, facing, holding
an olive branch and a cornucopia: at her side is her shield.
Leg. m i t e s c u n t t e m p o r a p a c e . (The threatening times of war
are assuaged by peace.) Ex. m d c c x l v i i i . m a rm e . f . (J. C.
Marme fecit).
1*2. Van Loon, Suppl. xxvi. 269.
Hague, M . Rare.
Several dies, all slightly varied, were made for striking this
medalet: in some Mars runs to right. Bois-le-Duc was much
interested in the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle; for had Maestricht,
which was besieged by the French, fallen, an attack on her own
walls would be imminent. This piece was struck for distribution
amongst the members of the Council of the city.
350. P e a c e o f A ix -l a -C h a p e l l e c o n c l u d e d . jU O c t . 1748.
Bust of Louis XV., r., hair bound with fillet, no drapery.
Leg. l u d . xv ■. r e x c h r is t ia n is s . Below, f . m . (François
Marteau.)
Rev. Peace, her head radiate, holding an olive branch and a
cornucopia, is seated, facing, within a pavilion amidst emblems
of Science and Commerce. Beyond are trophies of arms. Leg.
s a l u s g e n e r i s HUMANi. (The preservation of the human race.)
Ex. PAX AQUISGRANENSIS . XVIII . OCTOBRIS . M.DCC.XLVIII. (The
Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle, 18 Oct. 1748.) j . c. r . (Joseph
Charles Roettier.) '
1‘6. Med. Louis XV., 78.
MB. M. Æ.
The obverse of the specimen in silver is somewhat varied,
and has the artist’s initials, F M, in monogram.