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
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