Monmouth and Argyle Beheaded medal
Ruler:
James II (1685-88)
Maker:
Arondeaux, R.
This medal was executed in commemoration of the ill-advised and unsuccessful invasions of Monmouth and Argyle, both of whom were defeated, captured, and beheaded; Monmouth in London on the 15th July 1685, Argyle in Edinburgh on the 30th July following. The royal shield on the obverse has Scotland in the first and fourth quarters as on the Scottish coins of the time.
(1939)
Production date: AD 1685
Object composed of silver Diameter 60 mm Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 77.29 g
Accession number: CM.18.1939
Primary reference Number: 226539
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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