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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
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