jeton des galeres
Two casts, obverse and reverse of a jeton des galeres. Obverse: Shield of arms of Louis Victor, Duc de Vivonne, surmounted by a coronet, placed on an upright anchor with four arms, and on two crossed batons, the whole resting on a cloak lined with ermine. Legend: 'LE . DVC . DE . VIVONNE . MAL . DE . FRAN . GENAL . DES . GALERES'. Reverse: Rain and lightning issuing from clouds. Legend: 'MEDIIS . LETHALIS . INVNDIS.' (death dealing in the midst of waves). Exergue: '1686'.
Object Details
| ID: | SEC1212 |
|---|---|
| Type: | Cast |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Events: | Bombardment of Tripoli, 1685 |
| Date made: | 1685 |
| People: | Victor, Louisfl |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Wellcome Collection |
| Measurements: | Overall: 7 mm x 28 mm |