Counter commemorating Admiral Duc de Joyeuse (1561-1587) and his loss of the King's favour
Counter commemorating Admiral Anne, Duc de Joyeuse (1561-1587) and his loss of the King's favour. Obverse: The arms of Admiral the Duc de Joyeuse, coronet above, surrounded by two collars of orders. Legend: 'ANNE . D . D . IOIEVSE . PAIR . AMIRAL . DE . FRANCE . G . D . N.' (Governor of Normandy). Reverse: An anchor with crossed sprays of laurel and a bird with wings outspread perched upon its ring. Legend: 'STATVR . IN . INSTABILI.' (He is placed in a precarious position.) Exergue: '1585.' This signifies that he fell out of favour with King Henri III.
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Object Details
ID: | MEC0560 |
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Collection: | Coins and medals |
Type: | Counter |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Unknown |
Places: | France |
Date made: | 1585 |
People: | Joyeuse, Anne de |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 27 mm |
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