Battle of Blenheim. 2 Aug 1704: CM.TR.2133-R

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Titles

Battle of Blenheim. 2 Aug 1704

Maker(s)

Ruler: Anne (1702-14)
Engraver: Croker, John

Entities

British Isles

Categories

Medal

Description

This medal commemorates the British Victory at the Battle of Blenheim. The exergue notes that 30,000 men were taken and slain, with one hundred and sixty three standards carried off.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1937) by Trinity College, Cambridge

Dating

Production date: AD 1704

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 35 mm Diameter 35 mm Weight 15.41 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Anne, facing left, hair tied in a knot at the top of the head, lovelock on the left shoulder, in gown with straps on the shoulder, and mantle.

Text: ANNA . D : G : MAG : BR : FRA : ET . HIB : REG. (below) CROKER
Location: Obverse
Type: Design

Inscription present: Britannia seated on a globe, holds a Victory; ; behind her is her shield; before her is a captive seated on piles of French and Bavarian arms and flags.

Text: DE . GALL : ET . BAV : AD . BLENHEIM. (in exergue) CAPT : ET . CAES : XXXM . SIGN . RELAT . CLXIII . MDCCIV.
Location: Reverse
Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Medallic Illustrations of the History of Great Britain and Ireland to the Death of George II: Vol 2 page(s): 256

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.2133-R
Primary reference Number: 227713
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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            University of Cambridge}}

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