Counter commemorating the navy active in time of peace

Counter commemorating the navy active in time of peace. Obverse: Bust of Admiral Louis Alexandre de Bourbon, Comte de Toulouse (1678-1737) in armour and mantle. Legend: 'L . ALEXA . DE BOURBON C . DE TOULOUZE ADMIRAL DE FCE.' Reverse: France as Pallas, in a helmet, seated (right) reading a scroll. Legend: 'POSITIS NON SEGNIOR ARMIS.' (Not more inactive though arms be laid aside.) Exergue: 'MARINE . 1716 .'

Object Details

ID: MEC0644
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Counter
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Duvivier, J.
Places: France
Date made: 1716
People: Bourbon, Louis Alexandre de
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 29 mm
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