Counter commemorating the Battle of Cartagena, 1643

Counter commemorating the Battle of Cartagena, 1643. Obverse: Head of King Louis XIV (right). Legend: 'LVDOVICVS MAGNVS REX.' (King Louis the Great.) Reverse: A trident within a crown decorated with palm and laurel rising out of the sea, Cartagena (right) and fleet (left) bombarding it. Legend: 'OMEN IMPERII MARITIMI.' Exergue: 'KARTAG NOVAM'.

Object Details

ID: MEC0575
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Counter
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: Franco-Spanish War: Battle of Cartagena, 1643
Date made: 1643
People: King Louis XIV of France
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 25 mm
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