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Jeton (Reverse), of Mary, Queen of Scots

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Postcard of Jeton (Reverse), of Mary, Queen of Scots.
000-190-000-869-C
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Jeton (Reverse), of Mary, Queen of Scots

A jeton was a counter or token used to represent money. This is the reverse of a silver jeton of Mary, Queen of Scots dating from 1560.

The reverse has two crowns, one above the other, with a representation of a landcsape below. Above is a cloud containing stars in the shape of a third crown. The Latin inscription translates as 'And waits for another'. The reverse bears the date, 1560.

Mary had not renounced her claim to the English crown and the 'another' in the inscription is thought to refer to the crown of England. However, by avoiding explicitly mentioning England, this could officially be denied.


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Online ID: 000-190-000-869-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.R 4
Date: 1560
Material: Silver
Dimensions: 32 mm D x 1 mm depth
What: Medal, commemorative
Subject: Royal Medals (NMAS Classification)
Who: Mary, Queen of Scots
Where:
Event:
Description: Silver medal of Mary, Queen of Scots, 1560
References:
  • Hawkins (1885) I, p 96 (15) 
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