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E-Auction 19  30 March 2017
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Lot 169

Estimate: 250 USD
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George II. Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle concluded. AR. 28 gm. 6.67 mm. By J. C. Marme. October 1748. Mars with a sword and lighted torch rushing right, the Dutch town of Bois-le-Duc in the background / The female personification of Bois-le-Duc standing with an olive branch and cornucopia, a shield at her side; MITESCUNT TEMPORA PACE around ("The threatening times of war are relieved by peace"). M.I II: p. 649: 349. Near Extremely Fine; lightly toned, some luster evident; short old scratch in obverse field. Beautifully designed medal.

The England of George II and France were at war with commercial consequences, and the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle included the withdrawal of France from the Austrian Netherlands.

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