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Counter commemorating Admiral César, Duc de Vendôme (1594-1665) and the defeat of the Spanish fleet, 1656

Counter commemorating Admiral César, Duc de Vendôme (1594-1665) and the defeat of the Spanish fleet, 1656. Obverse: Bust of Admiral, with long hair, in a lace collar and mantle with ribbon and order (right). Legend: 'CESAR . DVC . DE . VANDOSME.' Reverse: Stern view of a ship with a very large royal standard at the stern; heads of cherubs blowing wind (left). Legend: '. CEDIT . ET . IMPERAT.' Exergue: 'MARINE . 1656 .'
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Object Details

ID: MEC0581
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Counter
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Places: France
Events: Anglo–Spanish War: Battle of Cádiz, 1656
Date made: 1656
People: Bourbon, César de; Bourbon, César de
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 27 mm