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Capitulation of Towns of the Meuse. 18 October 1702: CM.185-1917

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Titles

Capitulation of Towns of the Meuse. 18 October 1702

Maker(s)

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

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Description

This medal commemorates the first campaign on the Meuse.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1917-05-24) by Rattey, William

Dating

Production date: AD 1702

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 37 mm Diameter 37 mm Weight 17.87 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Anne, facing left, crowned, lovelock on the left shoulder, in gown fastened with brooch in front.

  • Text: ANNA . DEI . GRA : MAG : BR : FRA : ET . HIB : REGINA.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: LiƩge bombarded.

  • Text: VIRES . ANIMVMQVE . MINISTRAT. (in exergue) CAPTIS . COLONIA . TRAJANA . VENLOA . RVREMVNDA . STEPHANOVERDA . LEODIO . MDCCII.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.185-1917
Primary reference Number: 227701
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 16 September 2019 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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