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.

Object Details

ID: MEC0615
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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