Counter commemorating the Peace of Utrecht, 1713

Counter commemorating the Peace of Utrecht, 1713. Obverse: Bust of Admiral Louis Alexandre de Bourbon, Comte de Toulouse (1678-1737) in armour and mantle. Legend: 'L . ALEXA . DE BOURBON C . DE TOULOUZE ADMIRAL DE FCE.' Reverse: A bow lying on the ground, trees (left and right). Legend: 'VIS AUGENDA QUIETE.' (Power must be increased by rest.) Exergue: 'MARINE . . 1715 .'

Object Details

ID: MEC0641
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Counter
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: War of the Spanish Succession: Peace of Utrecht, 1713
Date made: 1715
People: Bourbon, Louis Alexandre de
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 28 mm