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Battle of Almenara. 16 July 1710.: CM.SJ.616-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Battle of Almenara. 16 July 1710.

Maker(s)

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

Entities

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Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1938) by St John's College

Dating

Production date: AD 1710

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 48 mm Diameter 48 mm Weight 30.71 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Anne, facing left, laureate, hair bound with pearls, lovelock on the right shoulder, in mantle, and gown trimmed with pearls and fastened with brooch in front.

  • Text: ANNA . AVGVSTA. (below) I. C.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Battle scene; cavalry charging: in the foreground, General Stanhope seizing the bridle of the horse of the Spanish general, Amezaga, and striking him with his sword.

  • Text: PVGNA . EQVESTRIS. (in exergue) HISPANIS . AD . ALMENARAM . VICT . IVLII . XVI . MDCCX.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.SJ.616-R
Primary reference Number: 227761
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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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