Counter commemorating Admiral Louis Alexandre de Bourbon, Comte de Toulouse (1678-1737)

Counter commemorating Admiral Louis Alexandre de Bourbon, Comte de Toulouse (1678-1737). The counter conveys the anticipation of peace hoped for by the French navy. Obverse: Bust of Admiral de Bourbon, Comte de Toulouse (right). Legend: 'L . "ALEXA . DE . BOURBON C . DE TOULOUZE ADMIRAL DE FCE.' Reverse: Tritons blowing conch shells in a stormy sea, birds on a nest (left). Legend: 'RECREAT SPES LAETA SERENI.' (The pleasing hope of calm water refreshes us.) Exergue: 'MARINE . 1713 .'

Object Details

ID: MEC0639
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Counter
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Places: France
Date made: 1713
People: Bourbon, Louis Alexandre de
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 29 mm
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