Counter commemorating the death of Admiral Duc de Joyeuse, 1587

Counter commemorating the death of Admiral Anne, Duc de Joyeuse, 1587. Obverse: The arms of Admiral the Duc de Joyeuse, coronet above, surrounded by two collars of orders. Legend: 'ANNE . D . D . IOIEVSE . PAIR . AMIRAL . DE . FRANCE . G . D . N.' (Governor of Normandy). Reverse: An upright anchor, on the ring of which an eagle, with wings spread holding a wreath in its beak. Two laurel branches crossed over the anchor. Legend: 'MELIVS . MELIORA . SECVTIS.' (There is something better for those who have followed better things.) Exergue: '1587.'