Beschreibung

George II. 1727-1760. Gold Medal 1748, 18.44 g. Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle concluded. By J. Marme. Mars rushing, bearing a sword and a lighted torch; in the distance the town of Bois-le-Duc. MINACIA MARTIS. In exergue: S . P . Q . S. Rv. The Genius of Bois-le-Duc, standing, holding an olive branch and a cornucopia; at her side is her shield. MITESCUNT TEMPORA PACE. In exergue: MDCCXLVIII. Plain edge. 32.6 mm. Eimer -. MI ii 649/349. van Loon Suppl. 269. Saunders/Vanhoudt 269. Selten / Rare. Vorzüglich-FDC / About Uncirculated. Prachtexemplar / Cabinet piece.

The 1748 Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle, sometimes called the Treaty of Aachen, ended the War of the Austrian Succession, following a congress assembled on 24 April 1748 at the Free Imperial City of Aachen. The treaty largely failed to resolve the issues that caused the war, while most of the signatories were unhappy with the terms. Maria Theresia resented Austria's exclusion from the talks, and blamed Britain for forcing her to accept concessions, while British politicians felt they had received little benefit for the financial subsidies paid to her. These issues, combined with other factors, led to the strategic realignment known as the Diplomatic Revolution, and the outbreak of the Seven Years' War in 1756.

Several dies, all slightly varied, were made for striking this medalet, in some Mars runs to right. This piece was struck for distribution amongst the members of the Council of the city.