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Counter commemorating the war with England, Austria and the Netherlands

Counter commemorating the war with England, Austria and the Netherlands. Obverse: Youthful bust of Admiral Louis Jean Marie de Bourbon, Duc de Penthièvre (1725-1793) (right). Legend: 'E. J. M. DE BOURBON D. DE PENTHIEVRE AMIRAL. DE. FR.' Reverse: A lion attacking three leopards. Legend: 'NON IMPAR NUMERO VIRTUS.' (Bravery is as good as numbers.) Exergue: 'MARINE 1743.'
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Object Details

ID: MEC0673
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Counter
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Roettier, J.C.
Places: France
Date made: 1743
People: Bourbon, Louis Jean Marie de
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 28 mm
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