Onthoofding van Jacobus, hertog van Monmouth 1685

This bronze medal, created by Dutch medalist Jan (I) Smeltzing in 1685, commemorates the execution of James, Duke of Monmouth. The obverse depicts a profile portrait of Monmouth, while the reverse shows the execution scene. This small medal, measuring only 3.7 cm in diameter, is a poignant example of the use of numismatics to record historical events, offering a visual representation of a pivotal moment in British history. The medal is known as a 'jeton', a term used for commemorative medals in the Netherlands.