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Ghent Retaken. 19 Dec 1708.: CM.108-1940

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Titles

Ghent Retaken. 19 Dec 1708.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Anne (1702-14)

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History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1940-02-02) by Barron, E. Evelyn

Dating

Production date: AD 1708

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 43 mm Diameter 43 mm Weight 29.5 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: View of Ghent and the trenches of the besieging army.

  • Text: AVTORITATE ET PROTESTATE. (in exergue) PREVDENTIA FORT . D . MARLB . TRAD . CAROLO III . GANDAVVM POST ORB . S . DIER . D . 29 DEC . 1708.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: The Governor of Ghent "MONSR . LA MOTTE", and the French commanders, humbly present a glove to the Duke of Marlborough on horseback; in the distance he French garrison "GALL . PRÆS." departing.

  • Text: CAROLI . V . IMP . A GALLIS TECHNIS RAPTÆ ET CAROLO III . RESTITVTÆ CHIROTHECÆ.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.108-1940
Primary reference Number: 227751
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Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

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

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