1782 Dutch-American Treaty of Commerce. Silver. 32 millimeters. 12.2 grams. Betts-606. Choice About Uncirculated.；Very appealing semi-reflective surfaces overlain with pearl gray patina enhanced by gold, fuchsia and electric blue highlights. The highest parts of the figures representing the Netherlands and the United States show a slight amount of cabinet friction, however this piece is as attractive and less worn than the specimen sold in January of this year at the FUN show auction in Florida, which was graded MS-62 by NGC. The design, which includes perhaps the first medallic image of the American flag, also features a reverse dedicated to a poem, here translated to English, which demonstrates the close ties we have had with Holland since the very first years of our Republic: "Hail to you, Americans, who have fought out your freedom. All Netherlands accepts your friendship. Gods grace unites two free lands, to mutual good, through solid ties." A choice, historic, and important medal.；
