Beheading of James Scott, Duke of Monmouth, and Archibald Campbell, 9th Earl of Argyll [reverse] 1685

This silver medal by Regnier Arondeaux, created in 1685, depicts the beheadings of James Scott, Duke of Monmouth, and Archibald Campbell, 9th Earl of Argyll. The central figure, Justice, holds a sword and scales, symbolizing the execution of the two men who challenged King James II's authority. The inscription below reads "Ambitio Melesuada Ruti," Latin for "Ambition, a sweet deceiver, ruins," implying that their ambition led to their demise. The medal serves as a historical record and a reminder of the consequences of rebellion.