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Counter commemorating peace with England

Counter commemorating peace with England. 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: Three tritons in the sea blowing conch shells. Legend: 'AEQUORA TUTA SILENT.' (The waters are calm and safe.) Exergue: 'MARINE . 1725.' This presumably refers to peace with England.
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Object Details

ID: MEC0656
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Counter
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Bernard, J.; Bernard, J.
Places: France
Date made: 1725
People: Bourbon, Louis Alexandre de
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 29 mm