Counter commemorating Henri, Duc de Montmorency et Damville (1595-1632) and the Dutch command
Counter commemorating Henri, Duc de Montmorency et Damville (1595-1632) and the Dutch command. Obverse: The arms of the Admiral Duc de Montmorency resting upon an anchor, coronet above, placed on an upright anchor. Legend: 'HENRI . DVC . DE . MONTMORENCI . PAIR . ET . ADMIRAL . DE . FRAN.' Reverse: A two-masted vessel sailing to right, followed by several boats. A figure erect on the poop. Legend: 'MVNERIBVS . SOCIOS . VINCIT . VIRTVTE . REBELLES . 1625.' (Conquers allies with gifts and rebels by valour.)
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC0568 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Counter |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | 1625 |
| People: | Montmorency, Henri de |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 28 mm |