Counter commemorating the cruise of Beauchesne to the coasts of Chile and Peru for trade purposes
Counter commemorating the cruise of Beauchesne to the coasts of Chile and Peru for trade purposes. Obverse: Youthful bust of Admiral Louis Alexandre de Bourbon, Comte de Toulouse (1678-1737) in a long wig in armour and cravat (right). Legend: 'L . ALEX . DE . BOVRBON . C . DE . TOVLOVSE . ADMIRAL . DE . FCE.' Reverse: Starboard-quarter view of a battleship under full sail. Legend: 'NOVA IN COMMERCIA.' (To new paths of trade). Exergue: '. MARINE . . 1699.' This refers to the cruise of Captain de Beauchesne to the coasts of Chile and Peru for trade purposes.
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Object Details
ID: | MEC0615 |
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Collection: | Coins and medals |
Type: | Counter |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Unknown |
Places: | France |
Vessels: | Cape Beauchesne fl.1699 (French) |
Date made: | 1699 |
People: | Bourbon, Louis Alexandre de |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 27 mm |
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