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Counter commemorating the Straits of Gibraltar opened to France
Counter commemorating the Straits of Gibraltar opened to France. Obverse: Head of Admiral Louis Alexandre de Bourbon, Comte de Toulouse (1678-1737) (right). Legend: 'L . ALEXA . DE . BOURBON . C . DE . TOULOUZE . ADMIRAL . DE . FCE.' Reverse: A trident emerging from the sea. Legend: 'TOLLERE SEV PONERE VULT FRETA.' (By his wish the sea is disturbed or calmed.) Exergue: '. MARINE . . 1701 .' This refers to the accession of Philip V, grandson of Louis XIV.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC0619 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Counter |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Roussel, H. |
| Places: | France |
| Date made: | 1701 |
| People: | Bourbon, Louis Alexandre de; King Philip V of Spain |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 29 mm |
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