French jeton, 1641

Two casts, obverse and reverse, of a French jeton, 1641. Obverse: Bust of Cardinal Richelieu. Lgend: 'ARMAND . IO . CAR . DVX . DE . RICHELIEV.' Reverse: Port-broadside view of ship flying the French standard at the main, heavenly rays above. Legend: 'IVPPITER AVTHOR'.

Object Details

ID: SEC1130
Type: Cast
Display location: Not on display
People: Duplessis, Armand Jean
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Wellcome Collection
Measurements: Overall: 3 mm x 30 mm