Netherlands Jeton 1601 Inauguration of Prins Maurits as Count of Meurs VF+

Maurice of Nassau. Inauguration as Count of Moers, 12 August 1601. Jeton, probably a historical German imitation after the Dutch original. Date of manufacture undetermined.

Obverse: Facing armoured bust of Maurice, holding an upright sword. The surrounding inscription gives his names and titles.

Reverse: Crowned composite arms of Maurice.
Legend: IE MAINTIENDRAI — “I will maintain.”
Date: 12 AVGVSTI 1601.

The design commemorates Maurice’s inauguration as Count of Moers. The date refers to that event.

The shortened ending of the obverse legend, divided by the sword point, appears to correspond to the historical imitation described as no. 37 in “Duitsche nabootsingen van Nederlandsche Legpenningen”, Jaarboek voor Munt- en Penningkunde 11 (1924). Attribution to that imitation remains provisional pending a direct die comparison.

Original type references: Dugniolle 3518; Van Loon I, p. 559.

Weight: 6.3 g.
Diameter: 29 mm.

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