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An image showing 'Counter commemorating the increased strength of the navy; reverse'
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Counter commemorating the increased strength of the navy

Counter commemorating the increased strength of the navy. Obverse: Youthful bust of Admiral Louis Jean Marie de Bourbon, Duc de Penthièvre (1725-1793) (reverse). Legend: 'L . J . M . DE BOURBON D . DE PENTHIEVRE AMIRAL DE FR.' Reverse: A sea bird flying towards its nest floating on a calm sea. Legend: 'FOECUNDA QUIES.' (A fruitful peace). Exergue: 'MARINE 1751.'
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Object Details

ID: MEC0680
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Counter
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 1751
People: Bourbon, Louis Jean Marie de; French Navy
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 29 mm