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.'

Object Details

ID: SEC1124
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