Counter commemorating the navy active in time of peace

Counter commemorating the navy active in time of peace. Obverse: Head of King Louis XV as a child with long hair, laureate (right). Legend: 'LUD . XV . D . G . FR . ET . NAV . REX .' Reverse: France as Pallas, in a helmet, seated (right) reading a scroll. Legend: 'POSITIS NON SEGNIOR ARMIS.' (Not more inactive though arms be laid aside.) Exergue: 'MARINE . 1716.'

Object Details

ID: MEC0643
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Counter
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Duvivier, J.
Places: France
Date made: 1716
People: King Louis XV of France
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 29 mm