Counter commemorating Admiral Duquesne

Counter commemorating Admiral Abraham Duquesne (1610-1688). Obverse: Bust of Admiral Duquesne in a long wig and armour (front) head (left). Legend: 'ABRAHAM DU QUESNE.' Reverse: At the foot of a pedestal, inscribed, a warrior reclining on a trophy (right). Inscription: 'VICE AMIRAL DE FRANCE . M . 1688.'

Object Details

ID: MEC0713
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Counter
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Dassier, Jean
Places: Switzerland
People: Duquesne, Abraham; Duquesne, Abraham
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 28 mm
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