jeton des galeres
Cast of a jeton des galeres. Reverse only. Head of Medusa in the air over a castle on a hill top by the sea. Legend: 'HINC PAVOR ET FUGA' (hence panic and flight). Exergue: 'GALERES 1707'.
Object Details
| ID: | SEC1223 |
|---|---|
| Type: | Cast |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| People: | Louis Joseph, Duc de (General of Galleys) |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Wellcome Collection |
| Measurements: | Overall: 3 mm x 28 mm |