Treaties of Paris, 1814-1815, Silver Medal by G Mills and [reverse] NGA Brenet, bust of Prince George Regent, rev. Peace with victor's wreaths amidst trophies, ARMIS ET CONSILIIS, 41mm (BHM 892; Eimer 1080). A few minor imperfections, otherwise extremely fine with beautiful tone, rare in silver.
As well as ending the war between France and the Sixth Coalition, the Paris Treaty of 1814 also included a clause furthering efforts towards the eventual total abolition of slavery.
Treaties of Paris
Obverse:
Laureate head of the Prince Regent
Script: Latin
Lettering: GEORGE PRINCE REGENT MDCCCXVI
Engraver: George Mills
Reverse:
Peace standing holding two victor's wreaths on an inscribed plinth; trophy of arms behind
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARMIS ET CONSILIIS
XXX . MAY MDCCCXIV XX NOVEMBER MDCCCXV
Translation: By force and diplomacy
Engraver: Nicolas Guy Antoine Brenet
Thomason's Manufactory, Birmingham, United Kingdom (1790-1849)