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French jeton, 1639
Two casts, obverse and reverse, of a French jeton, 1639. Obverse: Bust of Cardinal Richelieu. Legend: 'ARMAND . IOAN . CAR . DVX . DE . RICHELIEV.' Reverse: Port-quarter view of a ship. In the sky a dolphin surrounded by stars. Legend: 'VECTIGAL IAM TVTA FERET' (now it will bear the dues in safety). Exergue: '1639'.
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Object Details
| ID: | SEC1128 |
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| Type: | Cast |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Date made: | 1638 |
| People: | Duplessis, Armand Jean; King Louis XIV of France |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Wellcome Collection |
| Measurements: | Overall: 4 mm x 28 mm |