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Counter commemorating the opening up of wealthy mines in Louisiana as proposed by Law the banker
Counter commemorating the opening up of wealthy mines in Louisiana as proposed by John Law (1671-1729) the banker. Obverse: Youthful bust of King Louis XV (right), curly hair tied in nape of neck; lace cravat, ribbon over right shoulder. Legend: 'LUD . XV REX CHRISTIANISS.' Reverse: Amphitrite seated on a shell floating on the sea, surrounded by mermaids offering gifts, a dolphin below. Legend: 'LAETA NOVIS OPIBUS.' (Rejoicing in new wealth.) Exergue; 'MARINE . M . DCC . XX.'
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC0648 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Counter |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Roettier, J.C.; Bernard, J. |
| Places: | France |
| Date made: | 1720 |
| People: | King Louis XV of France |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 30 mm |
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