Counter commemorating Six Galleys built
Counter commemorating six galleys built. Obverse: Port broadside view of a two-masted ship under mainsail, a large dolphin swimming alongside. Legend: 'TE . DVCE . SI . QVA . MANET .' (Under thy leadership, if ought remains; or : if there be [a port] anywhere.) Exergue: '1602'. Reverse: Neptune (right), his trident raised in his right hand, seated in his two-horsed car. Legend: 'PRESTAT . COMPONERE . FLVCTVS.' (It is better to calm the waves.) Exergue: '1602'.
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Object Details
ID: | MEC0563 |
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Collection: | Coins and medals |
Type: | Counter |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Unknown |
Places: | France |
Date made: | 1602 |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 27 mm |