CNG 99, Lot: 1292. Estimate $750. Sold for $800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

STUART (ORANGE). William III. 1689-1702. AR Medal (48mm, 46.25 g, 12h). The Peace of Ryswick. By R. Arondeaux. Dated 1697 in Roman numerals. CÆSA FIRMABANT FOEDERA PORCA (they used to confirm treaties through the slaying of a pig, —adapted from Virgil), European nobility gathered in front of the Temple of Janus, closing its doors; in foreground, lighted and garlanded altar with sacrificial implements and animal / RYSWYK GUILELMI III D · G ·/M · BRITAN · FIC · R · PALAT ·, aerial view of fortification plan of Ryswick; border of 14 coats-of-arms around. MI 169/453; Eimer -; Pax in Nummis 378; van Loon IV, p. 215-6. EF, attractively toned.