Jacobus III, penning geslagen om onder zijn partijgangers te verdelen 1708

This silver coin, minted in 1708 by the Flemish engraver Norbert Roëttiers, depicts the profile of James Francis Edward Stuart, also known as the Old Pretender. The obverse features a portrait of James III, the son of the deposed King James II, with the inscription "JAC. III. REX." The reverse features an image of a castle surrounded by ships, a symbol of the Jacobite cause, with the inscription "REDD. DICA." These commemorative coins were distributed by James III's supporters during the Jacobite rising of 1708, highlighting their unwavering loyalty to the exiled Stuart monarchy. The coin, with its small size of 3.8 cm diameter, is an example of a numismatic artifact that can offer valuable insights into historical events and movements.