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Counter commemorating the outbreak of the Thirty Years War

Counter commemorating the outbreak of the Thirty Years War. Obverse: Head of King Louis XV, laureate, slightly draped (right). Legend: 'LUD . XV . REX . CHRISTIANISS.' Reverse: A rough sea with clouds, an eagle flying above. Legend: 'VIS INSITA MAIOR.' (Strength that is inborn is greater.) Exergue: 'MARINE 1756'.
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Object Details

ID: MEC0683
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Counter
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Roettier, C. N.
Places: France
Events: Thirty Years War, 1618-1648
Date made: 1756
People: King Louis XV of France
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 28 mm