Counter commemorating galleys being fitted out

Counter commemorating galleys being fitted out. Obverse: Bust of King Louis XV in a tie-wig, armour, ribbon and mantle (right). Legend: 'LUD . XV . REX CHRISTIANSS.' Reverse: A quiver full of arrows lying on the ground. Legend: 'AD OBSEQUIUM CELERES.' (Quick to obey.) Exergue: 'GALERES . 1737.'

Object Details

ID: MEC0669
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Counter
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Bernard, J.
Places: France
Date made: 1737
People: King Louis XV of France
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 29 mm
Close

Your Request

If an item is shown as “offsite”, please allow eight days for your order to be processed. For further information, please contact Archive staff:

Email:
Tel: (during Library opening hours)

Click “Continue” below to continue processing your order with the Library team.

Continue