Coronation Medal
Ruler:
Anne (1702-14)
Designer:
Newton, Isaac (1643-1727)
Mint:
Royal Mint
Designed by Isaac Newton (as Master of the Mint) for the coronation of Queen Anne. He described the reverse type as symbolic of ‘any Enemy with which Her Majesty hath or may have War’. The double-headed monster being fought by Anne represents the dual threats posed by Louis XIV of France and James Francis Edward Stuart,' the Old Pretender'.
Method of acquisition: Loan by Emmanuel College
Production date: AD 1702
Object composed of gold Diameter 33 mm Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 18.51 g
Accession number: CM.EM.81-R
Primary reference Number: 226520
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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