British Charles I death Memorial Medal
Here is an example of a memorial medal issued in commemoration of the death (he was beheaded) of King Charles I of England, issued around 1670, I think, about two decades after his death. You can note the symbolism of the design on the reverse with the arm (of God) coming out of the clouds with a crown, meaning that the King was given sovereignty by God alone, and that therefore he was not answerable to any other individual or group in his kingdom.
So he was able to tax his subjects but not be answerable to them. His opponents said no taxation without representation. I think we heard that in America over a century later. Hence the American Revolution.
So it is ironic that the British government of 1776 did not learn the lessons of their own history. We know what happened after that.
This example still has red after several centuries which is nearly a miracle.
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