Counter commemorating the First Punic War

Counter commemorating the First Punic War 264BC. Obverse: A naval engagement, one galley ramming another. Exergue: 'PREMIERE GUERRE PUNIQUE . A . R . 492.' Reverse: A naval trophy on a pedestal in the sea. Exergue: 'POUR LEMPIRE DE LA MER.' One of a series of medals illustrating Roman history, engraved by Jean Dassier (1676-1763) and his son.

Object Details

ID: MEC0705
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Counter
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Dassier, Jean; Dassier, Jac
Places: Switzerland
Events: First Punic War, 264-241BC
Date made: Before 1763
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 32 mm
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