French jeton, 1631

Two casts, obverse and reverse, of a French jeton, 1631. Obverse: Richelieu arms superimposed on anchor, cardinal's hat above. Legend: '*ARMAND . IEHAN . DVPLESSIS . CARDINAL . DE . RICHELIEV.' Reverse: Lily surmounted by royal crown and surrounded by four smaller lilies.' Legend: 'CVNCTIS . DOMINABITVR . ORIS.' (Every shore shall own his sway). Obverse cracked.

Object Details

ID: SEC1117
Type: Cast
Display location: Not on display
People: Duplessis, Armand Jean
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Wellcome Collection
Measurements: Overall: 3 mm x 28 mm
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