The city of Hoorn urges other cities to reach an agreement

The city of Hoorn urges other cities to reach an agreement, Dutch silver jeton, 1591, a city view with river to the fore, on which floats two pots, FRANGIMUR SI- COLLIDIMVR, rev., two bullocks pull a plough, TRAHITE ÆQVO IVGO, 29mm (MI - ; vL I, 410; Dugn, 3272). Good very fine, toned and rare.

The jeton, listed as "Dissensions of the United Provinces", was first issued in 1587, again in 1588 (cf MI 142/105-143/109), then re-issued in 1595.

Provenance: Bt. Spink.