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'.

Object Details

ID: SEC1119
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