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Counter commemorating the liberty of the seas and peace with England, 1783
Counter commemorating the liberty of the seas and peace with England, 1783. Obverse: Bust of King Louis XVI in a wig tied with a bow, uniform and ribbon of order (right). Legend: 'LUD . XVI . REX CHRISTIANISS.' Reverse: Inscription within an oak wreath tied with a bow. Inscription: 'LIBERTÉ DES MERS PAIX DE 1783.' (Freedom of the seas. Peace of 1783.) This refers to the independence of the American colonies.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC0692 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Counter |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Gatteaux, N. M. |
| Places: | France |
| Date made: | 1783 |
| People: | de France, Louis Auguste |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 30 mm |