French jeton, 1641
Two casts, obverse and reverse, of a French jeton, 1641. Obverse: Bust of Cardinal Richelieu. Legend: 'ARMAND . IO . CAR . DVX . DE . RICHELIEV.' Reverse: The Argo with the golden fleece at her masthead, sailing and rowing towards a fort. Lgend: 'AVSPICIIS . IAM . PLVRA . TVIS.' Exergue: '1641'.
Object Details
| ID: | SEC1131 |
|---|---|
| Type: | Cast |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| People: | Duplessis, Armand Jean |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Wellcome Collection |
| Measurements: | Overall: 3 mm x 28 mm |
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