Counter commemorating Henri, Duc de Montmorency et Damville (1595-1632) and the Dutch command

Counter commemorating Henri, Duc de Montmorency et Damville (1595-1632) and the Dutch command. Obverse: The arms of the Admiral Duc de Montmorency resting upon an anchor, coronet above, placed on an upright anchor. Legend: 'HENRI . DVC . DE . MONTMORENCI . PAIR . ET . ADMIRAL . DE . FRAN.' Reverse: A two-masted vessel sailing to right, followed by several boats. A figure erect on the poop. Legend: 'MVNERIBVS . SOCIOS . VINCIT . VIRTVTE . REBELLES . 1625.' (Conquers allies with gifts and rebels by valour.)

Object Details

ID: MEC0568
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Counter
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 1625
People: Montmorency, Henri de
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 28 mm