Medal
ca. 1697 (made)
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This is a bronze medal made by John Croker in England, around 1697. This medal symbolises the state of England after the Peace of Ryswick. The obverse of this medal represents a profile bust of King William III. The reverse shows a seated figure of Britannia.
John Croker was a native of Dresden as a jeweller, but at early age practised die-engraving. He came to England in 1691, and in 1697 was appointed Assistant-Engraver to the Mint, and Chief Engraver in 1705.
John Croker was a native of Dresden as a jeweller, but at early age practised die-engraving. He came to England in 1691, and in 1697 was appointed Assistant-Engraver to the Mint, and Chief Engraver in 1705.
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Materials and techniques | Bronze |
Brief description | Medal, depicting King William III and Britannia. English, ca. 1697 |
Physical description | Obv., profile bust of King William III. Rev., a seated figure of Britannia. |
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Credit line | Given by W. Fleming, F.R.C.S.E. |
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Summary | This is a bronze medal made by John Croker in England, around 1697. This medal symbolises the state of England after the Peace of Ryswick. The obverse of this medal represents a profile bust of King William III. The reverse shows a seated figure of Britannia. John Croker was a native of Dresden as a jeweller, but at early age practised die-engraving. He came to England in 1691, and in 1697 was appointed Assistant-Engraver to the Mint, and Chief Engraver in 1705. |
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Accession number | 1848-1877 |
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Record created | December 9, 2008 |
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