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Battle of Malplaquet. 31 Aug 1709.: CM.2131-1939

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Battle of Malplaquet. 31 Aug 1709.

Maker(s)

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

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1939-12-20) by Barron, E. Evelyn

Dating

Production date: AD 1709

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 48 mm Diameter 48 mm Weight 37.89 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Anne, facing left, crowned, hair entwined with pearls, lovelock on the right shoulder, in embroidered gown with straps on the shoulder, collar, George, and star of the Garter; a bow of pearls with a brooch on the left shoulder fastens a mantle, which passes behind.

  • Text: ANNA . D : G . MAG : BRI : FR : ET . HIB : REG. (below) I. C.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: French entrenchments in a wood attacked: above, Victory flying, with two large laurel wreaths.

  • Text: CONCORDIA . ET . VIRTVTE. (in exergue) GALLIS . AD . TAISNIERE . DEVICTIS . AVG : XXXI . MDCCIX.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.2131-1939
Primary reference Number: 227754
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Audit data

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