French jeton, 1634

Two casts, obverse and reverse, of a French jeton, 1634. Obverse: Bust of Richelieu, badge of Order of Saint Esprit round neck. Lgend: 'ARMAND IOAN . CAR DVX DE RICHELIEV.' Reverse: Starboard broadside view of ship under sail. Legend: '. HOC DVCE TVTA.' Exergue: '1634'.

Object Details

ID: SEC1120
Type: Cast
Display location: Not on display
People: Duplessis, Armand Jean
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Wellcome Collection
Measurements: Overall: 5 mm x 30 mm