Netherlands, Utrecht Jeton 1612 Disturbances led by Dirck Canter and Hendrik van Helsdingen VF

Dutch Republic. Utrecht. 1612. Satirical jeton on the disturbances led by Dirck Canter and Hendrik van Helsdingen.

Obverse: Canter and Van Helsdingen digging a pit, watched by a figure represented as a Spaniard, with further figures in the background. Below, the crowned provincial arms of Utrecht divide the date 1610.
Legend: FOVEAM FODERVNT — “They dug a pit.”

Reverse: The two men falling into their own pit, while the Spaniard turns away.
Legend: IN EAM CECIDERVNT — “They fell into it.”
The date 1611 appears below the scene; the issue date 16 ✚ 12 is incorporated into the surrounding legend.

The jeton presents a satirical judgement on the Utrecht disturbances of 1610 and the subsequent downfall of their leaders. Its paired scenes express the familiar warning that those who dig a pit for others may fall into it themselves. The Spaniard forms part of the political imagery directed against the rebels.

The cross separating the issue date 16–12 identifies the Dugniolle 3682 variety.

References: Dugniolle 3682; compare Van Loon II, p. 82; compare Tas 422.

Weight: 6.3 g.
Diameter: 31 mm.

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