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Auction 96 14-15 February 2017
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Great Britain. Silver Medal, 1708. MI-322/148; Eimer-433. 44 mm. By J. Croker. Queen Anne. Celebrating the Battle of Oudenarde. Obverse, crowned bust of queen left, wearing small crown and ornate royal robes. Reverse; Two captives tied at the base of a column, date 30 June 1708 in Roman numerals. A superb historical medal, mint state with a deep blue tone over prooflike surfaces. Very rare so nice. NGC graded MS-63. WINGS. Estimate Value $700 - 800
* This superbly detailed medal, designed by John Croker was issued to celebrate the victory of the British over the French forces at Oudenarde (now in Belgium). Croker (1670-1741) was born in Dresden and worked in Germany and the Netherlands before arriving in England in 1691. In 1697 he was appointed assistant engraver to the Royal Mint and in 1705 he became chief engraver, a post he was to hold until his death some 36 years later. He produced 29 different medals during Queen Anne's reign, many of them celebrating the successful military engagements undertaken by the British in the wars against the French. Usually found in copper, this medal is scarce in silver.
* This superbly detailed medal, designed by John Croker was issued to celebrate the victory of the British over the French forces at Oudenarde (now in Belgium). Croker (1670-1741) was born in Dresden and worked in Germany and the Netherlands before arriving in England in 1691. In 1697 he was appointed assistant engraver to the Royal Mint and in 1705 he became chief engraver, a post he was to hold until his death some 36 years later. He produced 29 different medals during Queen Anne's reign, many of them celebrating the successful military engagements undertaken by the British in the wars against the French. Usually found in copper, this medal is scarce in silver.