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British Victories 1704
Ruler:
Anne (1702-14)
Engraver:
Hautsch, Georg
This medal commemorates the capture of Gibraltar, on 24th July 1704, and a naval engagement which took place shortly afterwards off the coast of Malaga.
History note: Under Review
Method of acquisition: Given (1939-03-18) by Barron, E. Evelyn
Production date: AD 1704
Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 40 mm Diameter 40 mm Weight 25.84 g
Inscription present: Bust of Anne, facing left, hair bound with fillet, lovelock on the right shoulder, in gown fastened with brooch in front.
Inscription present: Britannia, murally crowned, holding an anchor and a rudder, is seated at the foot of a palm-tree, to which are suspended three shields, inscribed; "DE GALL ET BAVA AD DONAWERD. - DE GALL . ET BAVA ITER . AD HOCHSTAD. - GERMANIA LIBERATA HOSTIB FVGAT." In the distance is seen the attack upon "GIBRALTAR", and a Nereid is approaching Britannia and presenting to her a naval crown.
Accession number: CM.72-1939
Primary reference Number: 227723
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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