Counter commemorating Admiral Abraham Duquesne (1610-1688)

Counter commemorating Admiral Abraham Duquesne (1610-1688). Obverse: Bust of Admiral Duquesne in a long wig, armour and tie (right). Legend: 'ABRAHAM DU QUESNE.' Reverse: Two cherubs, one (left) holding a skull, the other (right) blowing a trumpet held in his right hand and holding a palm leaf in his left, seated on a tomb decorated with a wreath. Inscription (on tomb): 'VICE AMIRAL DE FRANCE M . 1688.'

Object Details

ID: MEC0712
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Counter
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Dassier, Jean
Places: Switzerland
People: Duquesne, Abraham; Duquesne, Abraham
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 28 mm