Netherlands, Dordrecht, 1584 — Jeton on The assassination of William of Orange at Delft
Obverse
Three standing figures: Balthasar Gérard in the centre raises his hat and points a pistol at William of Orange on the right. Behind the assassin stands a crowned, armoured figure identified in the catalogues as Philip II, extending a sceptre towards him. Date 1584 in the exergue.
Legend: O · DIRVM · SCELVS · NON · MANEBIT · INVLTVM
Reverse
A wolf attacks the throat of a shepherd standing among his flock. The shepherd raises a long staff and extends his other hand. A rose separates the beginning and end of the legend.
Legend: PASTOREM · OCCIDIT · NE · VOS · CREDITE · LVPO
Exergue: CONFIDITE
Specifications
- Weight: 6,18 g.
- Diameter: 30,3 mm.
- Date: 1584.
- References: Dugniolle, Le jeton historique des dix-sept provinces des Pays-Bas, III, 2995; Van Loon, Beschryving der Nederlandsche historipenningen, I, p. 344; Feuardent, Jetons et méreaux, 13811.
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