Baldwin's in London added some Commemorative Medals to their web site this week. I like this stuff, and can't resist. Here
are some that caught my eye. -Editor
Anne, Capture of the Citadel of Lille, 1708
Anne (1702-1714), Capture of the Citadel of Lille 1708, Copper Medal by J Croker, crowned bust left, ANNA. D: G: MAG: BRI: FRA: ET. HIB: REG:, rev
turreted victory holding the shield of Lille above a plan of the city walls, INSVLÆ CAPTÆ. MDCCVIII, 44mm (Eimer 435; MI ii 338/169). Minor
cabinet-wear, extremely fine with chestnut patina.
To view the complete item description, see:
www.baldwin.co.uk/anne-capture-of-the-citadel-of-lille-1708.html
Anne, Capture of Tournay, 1709
Anne (1702-1714), Capture of Tournay 1709, Copper Medal by J Croker, draped bust left, ANNA. D: G: MAG: BRI: FRA: ET. HIB: REG:, rev Britannia
seated, TORNACO . EXPVGNATO., in exergue MDCCIX, 39mm (Eimer 437; MI ii 354/190). Nearly extremely fine.
To view the complete item description, see:
www.baldwin.co.uk/anne-capture-of-tournay-1709.html
Anne, Bethune, St Venant and Aire, 1710
Anne (1702-1714), The Capture of Bethune, St Venant and Aire, 1710, Bronze Medal by J Croker and S Bull, bust left, ANNA AVGSTA, rev trophy of
captured French arms and standards, BETHVNIA,. FANO. STI VENANTII. ET. ARIA. CAPTIS., 48mm (Eimer 447; MI ii 374/220). Extremely fine.
To view the complete item description, see:
www.baldwin.co.uk/anne-bethune-st-venant-and-aire-1710.html
Anne sure did a lot of capturing. Nice trophy medals. Of course, to capture anything, you have to fight. Here's one of
Anne's battle medals. -Editor
Anne, Battle of Almenara, 1710
Anne (1702-1714), Battle of Almenara 1710, Copper Medal by John Croker, bust left, ANNA. AVGVSTA, rev a cavalry battle, PVGNA EQVESTRIS, in
exergue HISPANIS AD ALMENARAM VICT. IVLIIXVI. MDCCX, 48mm (Eimer 445; MI ii 373/218). Extremely fine.
To view the complete item description, see:
www.baldwin.co.uk/anne-battle-of-almenara-1710.html
Wayne Homren, Editor
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