TitleCommemorative medallion for the bicentennial departure of L'Astrolabe and La Boussole from BrestDate1985About this objectThis medallion showcases two engraved sides commemorative for the bicentennary of La Perouse's expedition, in 1985. One side represents the harbour of Brest at the departure of L'Astrolabe and La Boussole in 1785, and the other side shows an engraved portrait of La Perouse with his date of birth and (presumed) death (1741-1788) as well as a mention and engraved side portrait of the King with his latin name, Ludovicus XVI - who commissioned the expedition. Object No.88.67Physical descriptionOne side depicts the two ships, L'Astrolabe and La Boussole, leaving the harbour of Brest in 1785, with people on shore waving goodbye. The other side depicts La Perouse and King Louis XVI. CreatorMonnaie de ParisInscriptions & marksReverse: "Bicentenaire depart de l'Astrolabe et la Boussole, 1985, Brest 1785, F Anger". Obverse: "Jean Francois De Galaup De Laperouse, 1741 1788, Ludovicus XVI" DimensionsH: 5 mm Dia: 81 mmPlace madeParis, France MaterialBronze SourceLa Perouse MuseumCredit lineGift of Monnaie of Paris Acquisition date1988On displayNoTypeMuseum objectsOrganisations (Detailed entries)La Perouse Museum (La Perouse, N.S.W.)ThemesEuropean arrivals
Monnaie de Paris, Commemorative medallion for the bicentennial departure of L'Astrolabe and La Boussole from Brest (1985). Randwick City Council, accessed 15/01/2026, https://ourstory.randwick.nsw.gov.au/nodes/view/12318
