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557. Defeat of the Duke of Monmouth, 1685
Armoured bust of James, Duke of Monmouth, right.
A Roman soldier attempts to tear open the jaws of a lion.
Probably by Jan Smeltzing.
Silver. 50 mm. (1.95 inches) in diameter.
Extremely fine and attractively toned.
Sorry this item is sold.
References: Medallic Illustrations, I, 613/22; v. Loon III/307; Eimer 277.
Notes: A rare medal. James Edward Scott, Duke of Monmouth and Buccleuch (1649-85) was the natural son of Charles II and Lucy Walters. His claim to the throne ended in defeat at the Battle of Sedgemoor on 6 July 1685 and he was executed on Tower Hill nine days later.
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