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'.

Object Details

ID: MEC0563
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