Betts Medals
1782 Netherlands-America Treaty of Commerce MS62 NGC. Betts-606. Silver, 32 mm. Obverse: America extends hand of friendship to Holland. Reverse: wreath, caduceus, and an eight line inscription, which Betts translates as "Hail to you, American, who have fought out your freedom. All Netherlands accepts your friendship. God's grace unite two free lands, to mutual good, through solid ties." Light golden-brown and ocean-blue patina outlines peripheral elements. One small edge mark noted above the U in FIDESQUE.