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Medal - Charles II (Dukes of Monmouth and Argyle Beheaded) 1685 front Medal - Charles II (Dukes of Monmouth and Argyle Beheaded) 1685 back
Medal - Charles II (Dukes of Monmouth and Argyle Beheaded) 1685 photo
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Medal - Charles II (Dukes of Monmouth and Argyle Beheaded) 1685 front Medal - Charles II (Dukes of Monmouth and Argyle Beheaded) 1685 back
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Medal - Charles II Dukes of Monmouth and Argyle Beheaded

1685 year
Gold plated silver (vermeil) - -
Description
Location
 England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
 Charles II (1660-1685)
Type
 Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
 1685
Composition
 Gold plated silver (vermeil)
Shape
 Round
Technique
 Milled
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-11-14
References
Numista
 N#125425
Rarity index
 100%

Reverse

Justice on altar trampling serpent; decapitated dukes surround.

Script: Latin

Engraver: Regnier Arondeaux

Comment

Dukes of Monmouth & Argyle Beheaded gilt silver Medal 1685, by R. Arondeaux. Eimer-281, MI-615/27. Obv. James' bust on crossed sceptres over pedestal, crowned coat of arms resting against. Rev. Justice on altar trampling serpent; decapitated dukes surround. Issued for the beheading of James Scott and Archibald Campbell. The gilding does not appear to be original. A very rare medal.

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