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Coronation 1702: CM.TR.2129-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Coronation 1702

Maker(s)

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

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Categories

Description

This medal struck in commemoration of Anne's coronation was distributed at the ceremony. It was given by the Treasury of the Household.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1937) by Trinity College, Cambridge

Dating

Production date: AD 1702

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 36 mm Diameter 36 mm Weight 15.63 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Anne, facing left, hair bound with fillet, lovelock in the right shoulder, in gown fastened with brooch in front.

  • Text: ANNA . D : G : MAG : BR : FR : ET . HIB : REGINA.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Anne, as Pallas, hurls thunder against a double-headed and four-armed monster, holding clubs and stones, and whose lower limbs terminate in snakes.

  • Text: VICEM GERIT . ILLA. TONANTIS. (in exergue) INAVGVRAT . XXIII . AP . MDCCII.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.2129-R
Primary reference Number: 227686
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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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