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George III. 1760-1820. Silver Medal 1814/1815, 38.76 g. Treaties of Paris. From Mudie's series commemorating British victories. By N. G. A. Brenet and G. Mills. Bust, head laureate. GEORGE PRINCE REGENT MDCCCXVI. Rv. Victory standing upon podium, inscribed TREATIES OF PARIS amidst arms and trophies. ARMIS ET CONSILIIS. In exergue: XXX . MAY MDCCCXIV XX . NOVEMBER MDCCCXV. Plain edge. 41.1 mm. Eimer 1080. BHM 892. Bramsen 1784. Fast vorzüglich / About Extremely Fine. Berieben / Slightly polished.

The Treaty of Paris, signed on May 30, 1814, marked the formal end of the Napoleonic Wars between France and the Sixth Coalition (comprising Britain, Russia, Prussia, Austria, and other coalition powers). It was the first of two Treaties of Paris signed in 1814 - 1815 and established the terms of peace following Napoleon Bonaparte's abdication and exile to Elba.

The peace established by the Treaty of Paris was short-lived. Napoleon escaped from exile on Elba in March 1815 and returned to power during the Hundred Days, leading to renewed conflict.

After Napoleon’s final defeat at the Battle of Waterloo in June 1815, a second Treaty of Paris was signed in November 1815. This second treaty was far harsher, imposing significant territorial losses, war reparations, and an allied occupation of France.