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'.
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Object Details
ID: | SEC1134 |
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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 26 mm |