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. Legend: 'HOV . DVCE . TVTA'. Obverse cracked.

Object Details

ID: SEC1125
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
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