French jeton,1628
Two casts, obverse and reverse, of a French jeton, 1628. Obverse: Richelieu arms, superimposed on anchor with cardinal's hat above. Crown above the shield and the Order of Saint Esprit suspended on a ribbon around it. Legend: 'ARMAND . IEHAN . DV . PLESSIS . CARDINAL . DE . RICHELIEV'. Reverse: The port of La Rochelle, a boom between mole-heads, defended by a cannon. Two vessels outside. Legend: 'RVPELLA * CAPTA'. Exergue: '1628'.
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Object Details
ID: | SEC1113 |
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Type: | Cast |
Display location: | Not on display |
Events: | Siege of La Rochelle, 1627-28 |
Date made: | 1628 |
People: | Duplessis, Armand Jean |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Wellcome Collection |
Measurements: | Overall: 4 mm x 27 mm |
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