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French jeton, 1639
Two casts, obverse and reverse, of a French jeton, 1639. Obverse: Richelieu's arms, surmounted by cardinal's hat over coronet, surrounded by the collars of the king's orders, placed on two crossed anchors, the whole on a ermine mantel. Below, an engagement between a French and Spanish galley. Legend: 'FELICITER VNDIS'. Reverse: A ship in flames. Legend: 'TERRET DVM TORRET' (terrifies while it scorches). Exergue: '1639'. Reverse cracked.
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Object Details
| ID: | SEC1127 |
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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 28 mm |
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