Counter commemorating the capture of Tobago, 1677

Counter commemorating the capture of Tobago, 1677. Obverse: Head of King Louis XIV (right), long curls. Legend: 'LVDOVICVS . MAGNVS . REX .' Reverse: A winged Victory with a palm in her left hand and thunderbolts in her right, standing on an antique galley. Legend: 'INCENSA . BATAVORVM . CLASSA.'

Object Details

ID: MEC0595
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Counter
Display location: Not on display
Creator: I., L. G.
Places: France
Events: Franco-Dutch War: Battle of Tobago, 1677
Date made: 1677
People: King Louis XIV of France
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 26 mm
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