Netherlands: copper jeton; 80 Years War, beheading scene, 1596, Dordrecht mint
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Obverse: SIMVLATA PAX EXITIVM PARIT, decapitation scene, bishop in background with olive twig, soldiers around. (Sources differ on which side is the obverse and which the reverse on this type.)
Reverse: VIGILANDO PAX FIRMATVR, soldier with arquebus watching from atop a tower. Date divided by a rosette.
Issuer: Dutch Republic (1579–1795).
Specifications: Copper, 29 mm approx. Dordrecht mint.
Grade: PCGS AU58, cert #44769725.
Reference: Numista-134251, PCGS-902484, Dugniolle-3394 (per PCGS).
Provenance: gift from Josh Zachman, 2022.
Notes: The detailed design on this jeton features some interesting details, including the somewhat grisly depiction of Dutchmen being beheaded by Spaniards during the 80 Years' War (Dutch Revolt).
Comments: The combination of its history, interesting design, and large size of this piece made it appealing to me, as well as the fact that it's dated.
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Intense!
Intriguing piece! I like it.
Me too!!
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Strong subject matter and nice condition ... plus a date before 1600!
Compelling coin!