An image showing 'Medal commemorating the death of Cardinal Richelieu, 1642; obverse'

An image showing 'Medal commemorating the death of Cardinal Richelieu, 1642; reverse'

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Counter commemorating the death of Cardinal Richelieu, 1642

Counter commemorating the death of Cardinal Richelieu, 1642. Obverse: Bust of the cardinal in a skull cap, high collar and robe with ribbon and cross (legend). Legend: 'ARMAND . IO . CAR . DVX . DE RICHELIEV.' Reverse: A crouching lion, two dogs barking (left and right). Legend: 'POTENTIOR . HOSTIBVS . AEGER . 1643 .' (Sick though he be, he is more powerful than his enemies.)

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Object details

ID:	MEC0574
Collection:	Coins and medals
Type:	Counter
Display location:	Not on display
Creator:	Unknown
Events:	Death of Cardinal Richelieu, 1642
Date made:	1643
People:	Duplessis, Armand Jean
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements:	Overall: 27 mm