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Counter commemorating the opening up of the new colonies

Counter commemorating the opening up of the new colonies. Obverse: Bust of Admiral Louis Alexandre de Bourbon, Comte de Toulouse (1678-1737) (right). Legend: 'L . ALEXA . DE BOURBON C . DE TOULOUZE ADMIRAL DE FCE.' Reverse: A laurel sprouting from its base. Legend: 'CRESCIT PROLE NOVA.' (He is increased by new offspring.) Exergue: 'MARINE . 1723 .' New Orleans became the port of Louisiana in 1722, and the Ile Royale and Ile de France were settled.
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Object Details

ID: MEC0651
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Counter
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Places: France
Date made: 1723
People: Bourbon, Louis Alexandre de
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 29 mm
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