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STUART. temp. James I. 1603-1625. CU Jeton (29mm, 5.61 g, 6h). The Discovery and Failure of the Gunpowder Plot. Of uncertain Dutch manufacture. Dated 1605 in chronogram on reverse.Electronic Auction 490 Fitts Collection – British Medals, Copper Sold For $ 140. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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STUART. temp. James I. 1603-1625. CU Jeton (29mm, 5.61 g, 6h). The Discovery and Failure of the Gunpowder Plot. Of uncertain Dutch manufacture. Dated 1605 in chronogram on reverse. (rosette) DETECTVS · QVI · LATVIT · S · C · (the concealed one is discovered), snake (the Jesuits) coiled rightward, surrounded by roses (England) and lis (France) / (rosette) NON DORMITASTI ANTISTES IACOBI (you, the keeper of James, have not slept, –adapted from Psalms), rayed name of God in Hebrew. MI 196/19; Eimer 86; Dugnoille 3599. Brown surfaces, slightly wavy. VF. |
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