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Counter commemorating Admiral César, Duc de Vendôme (1594-1665) and the defeat of the Spanish fleet, 1656
Counter commemorating Admiral César, Duc de Vendôme (1594-1665) and the defeat of the Spanish fleet, 1656. Obverse: Bust of Admiral, with long hair, in a lace collar and mantle with ribbon and order (right). Legend: 'CESAR . DVC . DE . VANDOSME.' Reverse: Stern view of a ship with a very large royal standard at the stern; heads of cherubs blowing wind (left). Legend: '. CEDIT . ET . IMPERAT.' Exergue: 'MARINE . 1656 .'
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC0581 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Counter |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Places: | France |
| Events: | Anglo–Spanish War: Battle of Cádiz, 1656 |
| Date made: | 1656 |
| People: | Bourbon, César de; Bourbon, César de |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 27 mm |
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