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Counter commemorating the opening up of new colonies
Counter commemorating the opening up of new colonies. Obverse: Youthful bust of King Louis XV (right), smaller than preceding. Legend: 'LUD . XV . REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS.' Reverse: A laurel sprouting from its base. Legend: 'CRESCIT PROLE NOVA.' (He is increased by new offspring.) Exergue: 'MARINE . 1723 .'
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC0653 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Counter |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Bernard, J. |
| Places: | France |
| Date made: | 1723 |
| People: | King Louis XV of France |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 29 mm |