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Counter commemorating four galleys being fitted out

Counter commemorating four galleys being fitted out. Obverse: Head of King Louis XV in a tie-wig, laureate (right). Legend: 'LUD . XV . REX CHRISTIANISS.' Reverse: An arrow flying to the right over the sea. Legend: 'OCYOR EURO (sic).' (Swifter than the east wind.) Exergue: 'GALERES 1746'.
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Object Details

ID: MEC0675
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Counter
Display location: Not on display
Creator: M., F.
Date made: 1746
People: King Louis XV of France
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 28 mm