Counter commemorating The Mercers

Counter commemorating the Mercers. Obverse: St Louis crowned standing with staff and sceptre. Legend: 'SALVTIS SPEM COFIRMABIT' (sic). Reverse: Starboard broadside view of a three-masted vessel, sails furled. Legend: 'QVI . NAVEM . RECTE . DVXERIT.' Exergue: '1588'.

Object Details

ID: MEC0562
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Counter
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Places: France
Date made: 1588
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 28 mm
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