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Medal

18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This is a bronze medal made in the 18th century. The obverse of this medal represents a profile bust of Queen Anne. The reverse shows the burning of the French and Spanish fleet at Vigo Bay, and legend "Capta et incensa Gal. et Hisp. classe ad Vigum XII. Oct MDCCII."


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Bronze
Brief description
Medal, depicting the burning of the French and Spanish fleet at Vigo Bay, English, early 18th century.
Physical description
Obv., profile bust of Queen Anne. Rev., the burning of the French and Spanish fleet at Vigo Bay, and legend.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 1.437in
Marks and inscriptions
  • "Anna Dei gra. Mag. Br. Fra. et Hib. Regina." (obv.)
  • "Capta et incensa Gal. et Hisp. classe ad Vigum XII. Oct MDCCII." (rev.)
Credit line
Given by the late Jas. W. Fleming
Subjects depicted
Summary
This is a bronze medal made in the 18th century. The obverse of this medal represents a profile bust of Queen Anne. The reverse shows the burning of the French and Spanish fleet at Vigo Bay, and legend "Capta et incensa Gal. et Hisp. classe ad Vigum XII. Oct MDCCII."
Bibliographic reference
List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington, Acquired During the Year 1877, Arranged According to the Dates of Acquisition. London : Printed by George E. Eyre and William Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O. p. 161.
Collection
Accession number
1801-1877

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Record createdDecember 2, 2008
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