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City of Tournay Taken. 18 July 1709.: CM.SJ.612-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

City of Tournay Taken. 18 July 1709.

Maker(s)

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

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1709

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 40 mm Diameter 40 mm Weight 19.25 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Anne, facing left, hair bound with pearls, lovelock on the right shoulder, in gown and mantle tied in a knot on the left shoulder.

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

Inscription present: Pallas seated, rests her arm upon her Gorgon shield and holds a spear murally crowned; near her a pile of arms and flags; a town in the distance.

  • Text: TORNACO . EXPVGNATO. (in exergue) MDCCIX.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.SJ.612-R
Primary reference Number: 227753
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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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