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The French Lines Passed, and Bouchain Taken. 3 Sept 1711.
Ruler:
Anne (1702-14)
Engraver:
Croker, John
Method of acquisition: Given (1917-05-25) by Rattey, William
Production date: AD 1711
Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 45 mm Diameter 45 mm Weight 35.21 g
Inscription present: Bust of Anne, facing left, laureate, hair tied behind, lovelocks behind and on the right shoulder, in gown and mantle with fringed edge thrown over the left shoulder.
Inscription present: A French soldier, kneeling, surrenders his sword, musket, and a mural crown to a female figure seated on a globe amidst a pile of arms, and holding a shield inscribed "FORTVNA MANENS" in the distance is Bouchain.
Accession number: CM.186-1917
Primary reference Number: 227764
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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