would really appreciate some info

[crush-migration]

Hi all, I came across this site a few nights ago and have been searching the posts before posting this. I have a coin/medal given to me by my late grandmother about 18yrs ago and am now trying to find out if its worth hanging onto.

 

I have attached a scan of the item plus a letter from the University of Oxford coin room.

 

All help greatly appreciated.

 

Regards Steve..

[Tbirde56]

It seems to be from Westphalia, Germany. I'd suggest posting the same question and pics here:

http://forums.collectors.com/categories.cfm?catid=6

[crush-migration]

Thanks Tbirde56, I've joined the forum you suggested and am about to post there.

 

I know a bit of background history for the coin but really want to know if its of any interest and worth hanging onto..

 

Steve..

[truthteller]

Appears to be a royal wedding announcement medal. Monastery at Wesphalia.

 

 

TRUTH

[crush-migration]

Hi Truthteller,

 

I got a lot of info from this page - http://www.journalofantiques.com/Jan04/coinsjan04.htm

everything but information about my coin really.

 

I know it commemorates the ending of the 30yrs war, and thats about all.

 

Steve..

[truthteller]

Yes, you are correct. Commemorative medal for the Peace of Westfalia treaty signed at the monastery in Westfalia, on the 24 of Oct, 1648.

 

Here's a link to the actual accord:

 

http://www.hillsdale.edu/oldacademics/history/war/17e/1648-Westphalia.htm

 

Medals like this were often struck in silver and bronze as a commemorative, having been issued in later years. Medal is too nice for the contemporary era, so I am thinking 1848. Also, the medal looks like a bronze with a heavy patina. Maybe a copy sold to tourists?

 

TRUTH