jeton, French, 1642

Two casts, obverse and reverse, of a French jeton, 1642. Obverse: Bust of Cardinal Richelieu. Legend: 'ARMAND . IO . CAR . DVX . DE . RICHELIEV.' Reverse: Starboard-quarter view of ship with sails furled, flying the French standard from her main. Legend: 'AEQVORA . TVTA TENET'. Exergue: '1642'.

Object Details

ID: SEC1134
Type: Cast
Display location: Not on display
People: Duplessis, Armand Jean
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Wellcome Collection
Measurements: Overall: 3 mm x 26 mm
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