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Prince Eugene. Battle of Blenheim. 2 Aug 1704: CM.71-1939

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Prince Eugene. Battle of Blenheim. 2 Aug 1704

Maker(s)

Ruler: Anne (1702-14)
Engraver: Hautsch, Georg

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1939-03-18) by Barron, E. Evelyn

Dating

Production date: AD 1704

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 37 mm Diameter 37 mm Weight 20.05 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Prince Eugene, facing right, hair long, in lace cravat, armour, collar and badge of the Golden Fleece.

  • Text: EVGENIVS FRANC . DVX SAB . CÆS . EXER . GENER . COMM. (on truncation) ?
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: The angel with flaming sword destroying the army of Sennacherib.

  • Text: GENII VERTVTE BONI . II . REG . 19. (in exergue) GALLIS BAVARISQ . CÆSIS TALLARDO CUM X . MILI . AD HOCHSTAD . CAPT . 1704.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.71-1939
Primary reference Number: 227715
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 16 September 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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