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Counter commemorating the increased strength of the navy
Counter commemorating the increased strength of the navy. Obverse: Youthful bust of Admiral Louis Jean Marie de Bourbon, Duc de Penthièvre (1725-1793) (reverse). Legend: 'L . J . M . DE BOURBON D . DE PENTHIEVRE AMIRAL DE FR.' Reverse: A sea bird flying towards its nest floating on a calm sea. Legend: 'FOECUNDA QUIES.' (A fruitful peace). Exergue: 'MARINE 1751.'
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC0680 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Counter |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | 1751 |
| People: | Bourbon, Louis Jean Marie de; French Navy |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 29 mm |
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