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Counter commemorating French ships being seized by the Dutch, 1658

Counter commemorating French ships being seized by the Dutch. Obverse: Bust of Admiral César, Duc de Vendôme (1594-1665), with long hair, in a lace collar and mantle with ribbon and order (right). Legend: 'CESAR . DVC . DE . VANDOSME.' Reverse: Starboard broadside view of an antique vessel with single mast and sail. Legend: 'SVAM . NON . INVIDET . ASTRIS .' (She does not envy the stars their glory.) Exergue: '1658.'
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Object Details

ID: MEC0582
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Counter
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Places: France
Date made: 1658
People: Bourbon, César de
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 27 mm