French jeton, 1635

Two casts, obverse and reverse, of a French jeton, 1635. Obverse: Bust of Richelieu, badge of Order of Saint Esprit round neck. Legend: 'ARMAND IOAN . CAR DVXDE RICHELIEV.' Reverse: Starboard-broadside view of ship under sail. Legend: 'HOC DVCE TVTA'. Exergue: '16 35'.

Object Details

ID: SEC1123
Type: Cast
Display location: Not on display
People: Duplessis, Armand Jean
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Wellcome Collection
Measurements: Overall: 4 mm x 27 mm