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French jeton, 1637
Two casts, obverse and reverse, of a French jeton, 1637. Obverse: Bust of Richelieu, badge of Order of Saint Esprit round neck. Legend: 'ARMAND IOAN . CAR DVXDE RICHELIEV.' Reverse: Port-broadside view of ship, flying the French standard at the main; two winds blowing from left and right. Legend: '.FVRENTIBVS EMINET AVSRIS' (stands forth to spite the raging winds). Exergue: '1637.'
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Object Details
| ID: | SEC1126 |
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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: 4 mm x 27 mm |
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