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Counter commemorating the death of Admiral Duc de Joyeuse, 1587
Counter commemorating the death of Admiral Anne, Duc de Joyeuse, 1587. 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 upright anchor, on the ring of which an eagle, with wings spread holding a wreath in its beak. Two laurel branches crossed over the anchor. Legend: 'MELIVS . MELIORA . SECVTIS.' (There is something better for those who have followed better things.) Exergue: '1587.'
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC0561 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Counter |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | 1587 |
| People: | Joyeuse, Anne de |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 28 mm |