French jeton, 1636
Two casts, obverse and reverse, of a French jeton, 1636. Obverse: Bust of Richelieu, badge of Order of Saint Esprit round neck. Legend: 'ARMAND IOAN . CAR DVXDE RICHELIEV.' Reverse: Port-broadside view of ship under sail flying flags with Richelieu's arms at each masthead. Legend: '. MENS . IMMOTA . REGIT . 1636.'
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Object Details
ID: | SEC1124 |
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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 27 mm |