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Counter commemorating the naval readiness for battle
Counter commemorating naval readiness for battle. Obverse: Head of King Louis XV in a tie-wig, laureate (right). Legend: 'LUD . XV . REX . CHRISTIANISS.' Reverse: A hooded falcon on a perch. Legend: 'IMPATIENS PUGNAE.' (Impatient for battle.) Exergue: 'GALERES 1747.'
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC0676 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Counter |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | F. M. |
| Places: | France |
| Date made: | 1747 |
| People: | King Louis XV of France |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 28 mm |
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