French jeton, 1641

Two casts, obverse and reverse, of a French jeton, 1641. Obverse: Bust of Cardinal Richelieu. Legend: 'ARMAND . IO . CAR . DVX . DE . RICHELIEV.' Reverse: Ship dragging at her anchors in strong winds. Legend: 'SERENAT . ET . ARCET'. Exergue: 'PARTIES . CASVELLES . 1641'.

Object Details

ID: SEC1133
Type: Cast
Display location: Not on display
People: Duplessis, Armand Jean
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Wellcome Collection
Measurements: Overall: 3 mm x 28 mm
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