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Counter commemorating the death of Cardinal Richelieu, 1642
Counter commemorating the death of Cardinal Richelieu, 1642. Obverse: Bust of the cardinal in a skull cap, high collar and robe with ribbon and cross (legend). Legend: 'ARMAND . IO . CAR . DVX . DE RICHELIEV.' Reverse: A crouching lion, two dogs barking (left and right). Legend: 'POTENTIOR . HOSTIBVS . AEGER . 1643 .' (Sick though he be, he is more powerful than his enemies.)
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC0574 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Counter |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Events: | Death of Cardinal Richelieu, 1642 |
| Date made: | 1643 |
| People: | Duplessis, Armand Jean |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 27 mm |
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