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Counter commemorating the opening up of the new colonies
Counter commemorating the opening up of the new colonies. Obverse: Youthful bust of King Louis XV in armour (right). Legend: 'LUD . XV . REX . CHRISTIANISSIMUS.' 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: | MEC0652 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Counter |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | 1723 |
| People: | King Louis XV of France |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 29 mm |