1766 Death of Prince James (III) Historical Medallion by F Cropanese

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Story

Prince James (III), died in Rome and is buried at St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City. Son of King James II and Mary of Modena he led the Jacobite cause, claiming the right to the English throne, however spent most of his life in France and Italy. His son Prince Charles (Bonnie Prince Charlie) continued the Jacobite cause during the mid 1700's

Obverse Description

Bust of Prince Henry in clerical cap and robes

Reverse Description

Religion standing in foreground holding cross and bible, with a view of St Peter's Rome in the background.

Features

Diameter: 53 mm

Material: Bronze

Condition: NEF

Reference: Eimer 715

Other Notable Information

Jacobite