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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'.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC0575 |
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| 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 |