jeton de marine

Two casts, obverse and reverse, of a jeton de marine. Obverse: Bust of Francois de Vendome, facing right. Legend: 'FR . DE . VANDOSME . DVC . DE . BEAVFORT.' Reverse: A compass on the shore near some trees; above clouds and stars. Legend: 'EX . DVCE . SIDVS . HABET'. (His leader is his star). Exergue: '1669'.

Object Details

ID: SEC1175
Type: Cast
Display location: Not on display
People: Vendome, Francois de
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Wellcome Collection
Measurements: Overall: 3 mm x 25 mm