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: Ship dragging at her anchors in strong winds. Legend: 'SERENAT . ET . ARCET'. Exergue: 'PARTIES . CASVELLES . 1641'.
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Object Details
ID: | SEC1133 |
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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: 3 mm x 28 mm |