French jeton, 1625
Two casts, obverse and reverse, of a French jeton,1625 . Obverse: Bust of Cardinal Richelieu wearing the Order of Saint Esprit round his neck. Legend: 'CVRA . REDDIDIT . IMPERIVM.' (diligence has restored the Empire). Reverse: View of the city of La Rochelle resting on an anchor. Legend: '*MORSV . HANC . ALLIGAT . VNCO'. Exergue: '1625'.
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Object Details
ID: | SEC1111 |
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Type: | Cast |
Display location: | Not on display |
People: | Duplessis, Armand Jean |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Wellcome Collection |
Measurements: | Overall: 3 mm x 27 mm |
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