French jeton, 1630
Two casts, obverse and reverse, of a French jeton, 1630. Obverse: Richelieu arms superimposed on anchor, cardinal's hat above. Legend: '*ARMAND . IEHAN . DVPLESSIS . CARDINAL . DE . RICHELIEV.' Reverse: Five vessels sailing towards a lighthouse; sun shining above. Legend: '. VENTIS . DABO VELA . SECUNDIS.' (I will sail with a favourable wind). Exergue: '1630'. The reverse is chipped.
Object Details
| ID: | SEC1116 |
|---|---|
| Type: | Cast |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| People: | Duplessis, Armand Jean |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Wellcome Collection |
| Measurements: | Overall: 3 mm x 26 mm |