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Counter commemorating the Council of Trade instituted
Counter commemorating the Council of Trade instituted. 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: Starboard bow view of an antique vessel under oars and single sail, passing through a rocky gorge. Legend: 'FERTUR MODERAMINE CERTO.' (Steered with an unerring hand.) Exergue: 'MARINE . 1717 .'
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC0645 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Counter |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | 1717 |
| People: | Bourbon, Louis Alexandre de |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 29 mm |