Netherlands, Utrecht Jeton 1612 Satirical piece on the Utrecht disturbances of 1610–1611 VF+

Netherlands, Utrecht, 1612 — Satirical jeton on the Utrecht disturbances of 1610–1611 - ''Dirk Kanter & Hendrik van Helsdingen''

Obverse

Two men dig a pit with spades, watched by a standing figure on the right and a crowd in the background. The standing figure wears a broad-brimmed hat, cloak and sword. The published interpretation identifies the diggers as Dirk Kanter and Hendrik van Helsdingen, acting on the advice of a Spaniard.

Below, the crowned provincial arms of Utrecht divide the date 16–10. A small city shield appears above the scene.

Legend: FOVEAM · [floral ornament] · FODERVNT.

Reverse

The two diggers tumble backwards into the pit. The Spaniard walks away to the right, holding a hand near his mouth, while the spectators disperse in the background. A rectangular panel is visible beside the pit.

The date 1611 appears below the scene; 1612 is incorporated into the surrounding legend.

Legend: IN · EAM · CECIDERVNT · 1612, with floral ornaments between sections.

Specifications
- Material: probably copper, consistent with museum examples; the composition of this specimen remains unconfirmed.
- Weight: 6.39 g.
- Diameter: 32.1 mm.
- Date: 1612.
- References: Dugniolle, Le jeton historique des dix-sept provinces des Pays-Bas, no. 3681; Van Loon, Beschryving der Nederlandsche historipenningen, vol. II, p. 82; Tas, Rekenpenningen, no. 422.

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