French jeton, 1640
Two casts, obverse and reverse, of a French jeton, 1640. Obverse: Bust of Cardinal Richelieu. Legend: 'ARMAND . IO . CAR . DVX . DE . RICHELIEV.' Reverse: Ship on fire in a storm near rocks. Lgend: 'VEL IGNE VEL VNDIS' (either by fire or by the waves). Exergue: '1640'.
Object Details
| ID: | SEC1129 |
|---|---|
| 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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