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.
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
Comments
Intense!
Intriguing piece! I like it.
Me too!!
I give away money. I collect money.
I don’t love money . I do love the Lord God.
Strong subject matter and nice condition ... plus a date before 1600!
Compelling coin!