French jeton, 1633
Two casts, obverse and reverse, of a French jeton, 1633. Obverse: Bust of Richelieu, badge of Order of Saint Esprit round neck. Legend: 'ARMAND IO . CAR . DVX DE RICHELIEV.' Reverse: Starboard broadside view of ship under sail. Legend: '. HOC DVCE TVTA.' (Safe under this leader) Exergue: '1633'.
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Object Details
ID: | SEC1119 |
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Type: | Cast |
Display location: | Not on display |
People: | Duplessis, Armand Jean |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Wellcome Collection |
Measurements: | Overall: 3 mm x 29 mm |