Counter commemorating Charles Alexander Duke of Lothaire and Barri, Governor of Belgium

Counter commemorating Charles Alexander Duke of Lothaire and Barri, Governor of Belgium. Obverse: Bust of the Duke of Lothaire in a long tie-wig, armour and order (right). Legend: 'CAR . ALEX . LOTH . ET BAR . DVX . GUL . BELG'. Reverse: Starboard quarter view of a full-rigged ship under sail. Legend: 'HOC DUCE PROFICIO'. Exergue: 'MDCCLIV'.

Object Details

ID: MEC0493
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Counter
Display location: Not on display
Creator: R.; R.
Places: Germany
Date made: 1754
People: Alexander, Charles; Alexander, Charles
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 30 mm