418. Accession, 1702. _Obv._ Bust of Queen l., crowned, draped,
wearing collar of Garter and George. ANNA DEI GRATIA MAG.
BRITAN. FRA. &c. _Rev._ Statue of Anne as Pallas, armed with
spear and shield. NOVÆ PALLADIVM TROIÆ. Silver. Size 2·7. By J.
Croker.
Anne succeeded to the throne 8 March, 1702. This medal refers to the
promise made by Anne to the States General, that she would assist
Holland in resisting the encroachments of France.
419—420. Another. _Obv._ Bust of Queen l., crowned and draped.
ANNA D. G. MAG. BR. FR. &c. _Rev._ Heart crowned, within
branches of laurel and oak, resting on pedestal inscribed,
ATAVIS REGIBVS: ENTIRELY ENGLISH. Gold and silver. Size 1·35.
By J. Boskam.
On receiving an address of congratulation from both Houses, Anne
declared that she would prosecute the measures concerted by the late
King.
421. Prince George of Denmark. _Obv._ Bust r., in armour and
cloak. GEO. DAN. PR. M. ADM. ET DVX SVP. ANGLIAE; in ex., NAT.
21. APRIL. 1655. DENAT. 8. NOVEMB. 1708; on arm, RÖG. _Rev._
CELSISSIMUS PRINCEPS GEORGIUS, MAGNI REGIS FILIUS, &c. Silver.
Size 1·9. By M. Rög.
Prince George of Denmark, consort of Anne, born 1655, died 1708, was on
the accession of Anne made Commander-in-chief of the army and Lord High
Admiral. This medal was executed in Denmark by Michael Rög, who worked
at Copenhagen till 1715, about which time he went to Paris, where he
earned considerable reputation as a medallist.
422. Coronation, 1702. _Obv._ Bust of Queen l., draped. ANNA D.
G. MAG. BR. FR. &c. _Rev._ Pallas r., hurling thunderbolt at
two-headed monster, armed with clubs and stones. VICEM GERIT
ILLA TONANTIS; in ex., INAVGVRAT. XXIII. AP. MDCCII. Gold. Size
1·35. By J. Boskam.
Anne was crowned 23 Apr. 1702. This medal was struck for distribution
to those present at the coronation.
423. War of the Spanish Succession: Capitulations of towns On
the Meuse, &c., 1702. _Obv._ Bust of Queen l., crowned and
draped. ANNA DEI GRA. MAG. BR. FRA. &c. _Rev._ Liège bombarded.
VIRES ANIMVMQVE MINISTRAT; in ex., CAPTIS COLONIA TRAJANA,
VENLOA, RVREMVNDA, STEPHANOVERDA, LEODIO. MDCCII. Silver. Size
1·45. By J. Boskam.
At the opening of the campaign in 1702, Marlborough in a very short
time captured Kaiserwerth, Venloo, Ruremonde, Stevenswart, and Liège.
424. Expedition to Vigo Bay, 1702. _Obv._ Neptune in
sea-chariot r., and Victory holding scroll inscribed with
names and list of French and Spanish ships taken or destroyed;
below, three sea-genii, with shields of England, Germany, and
Holland. HIS MILITAT AETHER; in ex., OB CLASSEM HOSTIVM DELEDAM
(sic) GAZASQVE INDICAS EREPTAS IN PORTV AD VIGOS. D. 22. OCT.
CIϽIϽCCII. G. F. N.; and on car, G. H. _Rev._ Vigo harbour;
within, French and Spanish fleets; outside, those of England
and Holland; on land, troops and fortifications. ET CONIVRATI
VENIVNT AD CLASSICA VENTI. Silver. Size 1·85. By G. Hautsch
and G. F. Nürnberger.[25]
[25] G. F. Nürnberger, the medallist, lived at Nuremberg and was
engaged on the series of medals issued by Kleinert and Lauffer. (See
No. 343.)
On 22 Oct. 1702 the combined English and Dutch fleets, under Sir George
Rooke, with 12,000 troops, commanded by the Duke of Ormond, attacked
and destroyed the French and Spanish fleets in Vigo Bay, capturing a
large booty.
Gold and silver coins struck from bullion taken in the engagement bear
under the bust of the Queen the inscription VIGO.
425. Another. _Obv._ Bust of Queen l., draped. ANNA D. G. MAG.
BR. FR. &c. I. BOSKAM F. _Rev._ French and Spanish fleets
within harbour, attacked by those of England and Holland. GALL.
HISP. Q. CLASS. EXPUG. COMB. CAPT.; in ex., BRIT. BATAV. Q.
EXPEO. (sic) AD VIGOS. MDCCII. Silver. Size 1·7. By J. Boskam.
The previous medal represents the position of the belligerents before
the battle, this one during the engagement.
426. Capitulation of Bonn, 1703. _Obv._ Same. _Rev._ Bonn
besieged; Marlborough in foreground on horseback l.,
commanding. BONA A MALIS EREPTA; in ex., COCIALIBUS (sic) ARMIS
IDIB. MAII. MDCCIII. Silver. Size 1·7. By J. Boskam.
Bonn surrendered to Marlborough on the 14 May, 1703, after a siege of
less than a fortnight.
427. Another: Baron de Cohorn, 1703. _Obv._ Bust of Cohorn,
three quarters r., in armour. MENNO BARO DE COEHOORN SVMMVS
APVD BATAVOS ARMORVM PRÆFECTVS, &c.; on arm, _H. Rev._ View
of Bonn besieged. SIC IGNE DOMATA FEROCI (chronogrammatic);
in ex., UT TONUS EVERTIT TUBARUM MOENIA QUONDAM, SICQ. TONANS
COEHORN, MOENIA, BONNA TUA. G. F. N.; on edge, E MALA BONNA
DIU, SIC BONA FACTA BREVI. Silver. Size 1·85. By G. Hautsch and
G. F. Nürnberger.
Baron Menno de Cohorn, the celebrated engineer, commanded the Dutch
troops at the siege of Bonn, and superintended the operations of the
attack. Died 1704.
428. Capture of Gibraltar, 1704. _Obv._ Bust of Queen l.,
draped. ANNA D. G. MAG. BRI. FRA. &c. I. C. _Rev._ Neptune in
sea-chariot l., presenting trident with crown, and mural crown
to Britannia on rock. VICTORIÆ NAVALES; in ex., CALPE EXPVG. ET
GALL. VICT. MDCCIV. Gold. Size 1·55. By J. Croker.
Sir George Rooke and the Prince of Hesse, with a small force of sailors
and marines, captured Gibraltar 3 Aug. 1704.
429. Another. _Obv._ Bust of Queen l., draped. ANNA D. G. MAG.
BR. FR. &c. P. H. M. _Rev._ Neptune stepping l. from shell,
presenting shell and trident to Britannia, seated on arms,
holding Victory; above, Victory, with wreaths; on r., inscribed
trophy. MARIS IMPERIVM ASSERT. PORTV GIBRALTAR CAPTO CLASSE
GALL. FVGATA; in ex., VIRTVS ANGLORVM VICTRIX PERPETVA. 1704.
Edge inscribed. Silver. Size 1·75. By P. H. Müller.
Sir G. Rooke was under the impression that the French fleet had sought
safety in flight; such was not the case, as the Count de Toulouse, who
commanded the Brest fleet, in proceeding to Toulon had actually passed
the English fleet, the circumstance being unknown to both Admirals. One
of Kleinert and Lauffer's series of medals. (See No. 343.)
430. Victory of Blenheim, 1704. _Obv._ Bust of Queen l.;
same as No. 425. _Rev._ View of battle-field, Marlborough on
horseback r., commanding. DE GALL. ET BAV. ITERVM AD DANVB.
MARLB. DVCE; in ex., DELETO HOST. ING. EXERC. MDCCIIII. Silver.
Size 1·7. By J. Boskam.
The battle of Blenheim was fought 13 Aug. 1704. The Allies were
commanded by Marlborough and Prince Eugene, and the French and
Bavarians by Marshals Tallard and Marsin, and the Elector.
431. Another. _Obv._ Busts of Prince Eugene and Marlborough
in armour, face to face. EUGENIUS D. SABAUDIAE. IOH. D.
MARLEBOROW; beneath, HIC POLLUX, HIC CASTOR ADEST, &c. _Rev._
Battle-scene; in foreground, Eugene and Marlborough driving
enemy into the Danube, DONAV, and Marshal Tallard giving up
his sword; above, Fame with two trumpets. PIACULA TEMERITATIS
GALLICAE; in ex., inscr. giving date of battle, XIII. AUG.
MDCCIIII, &c. Silver. Size 2·2. Executed in Holland.
432. Duke of Marlborough, 1706. _Obv._ Bust towards r., head
facing, wearing armour and collar of Garter and George. IOH.
D. G. S. R. I. PR. D. MARL. EXERC. ANGL. C. G. _Rev._ Soldier
running l., bearing captured arms and shields of Brabant,
Flanders, and the Marquisate of the Empire; around, prostrate
foes. PRETIVM NON VILE LABORVM; in ex., GALLIS ACIE DEVICTIS
BRABANTIA FLANDR. ET ANTWERP. XV. DIER. SP. EREPT. 1706; on
edge, MARTE FEROX ET VINCI NESCIVS ARMIS. VIRG. (Ovid. II. Ep.
ex P. ix. 45.) Silver. Size 1·45.
John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough, the celebrated general, born 1650,
created Earl 1689, Duke 1702, died 1722. This medal was struck in 1706,
after the conquest of Brabant and of Spanish Flanders, and after the
capture of Antwerp. It is placed out of chronological order, being
selected for the portrait of Marlborough.
433. Prince Eugene of Savoy, 1704. _Obv._ Bust r., in armour
and collar of Golden Fleece. EVGENIVS FRANC. DVX SAB. CÆS.
EXER. GENER. COMM. _Rev._ Angel with flaming sword destroying
the army of Sennacherib. GENII VIRTVTE BONI. II. REG. 19; in
ex., GALLIS BAVARISQ. CÆSIS TALLARDO CUM X. MILI. AD HOCHSTAD
CAPT. 1704; edge inscribed. Silver. Size 1·45.
Francis Eugene, Duke of Savoy, the distinguished general, born 1663,
died 1736; commanded with Marlborough in the war of the Spanish
Succession. This medal was struck after the victory of Blenheim, 1704.
434. Naval engagement off Malaga, 1704. _Obv._ Head of Toulouse
r. LOUIS ALEXANDRE DE BOURBON COMTE DE TOULOUSE AMIRAL DE
FRANCE, GAYRARD F. _Rev._ Victory in galley l., inscribing
shield attached to mast; at her feet, arms and flags. BRITANNIS
BATAVIS QUE DEVICTIS; in ex., XXIV. AOUST. MDCCIV. DE PUYMAURIN
D. GAYRARD F. Copper. Size 2·65. By De Puymaurin and R. Gayrard.
After the capture of Gibraltar, Sir G. Rooke proceeded to the coast of
Malaga, where he attacked, 14 Aug. 1704 (old style), the French fleet
under the command of the Count de Toulouse. On the third day the French
retired, the affair ending in a drawn battle; the French, however,
claimed a victory. The Count de Toulouse was a natural son of Louis
XIV., b. 1678, d. 1737. This is probably a centenary medal.
435—436. Queen Anne's Bounty, 1704. _Obv._ Bust of Queen l.,
laur. and draped. ANNA D. G. MAG. BRI. FR. &c. I. C. _Rev._
Anne seated r., on throne, presenting charter to bishops
kneeling. PIETAS AVGVSTÆ; in ex., PRIMITIIS ET DECIMIS ECCLESIÆ
CONCESSIS. MDCCIV. Gold and silver. Size 1·7. By J. Croker.
By letters patent, 3 Nov. 1703, Anne restored to the Church such
portion of the "First Fruits" and "Tenths" of the larger benefices as
still formed part of the revenues of the Crown. A Bill was subsequently
passed, authorizing this alienation of the royal revenue, and
empowering the Queen to create a corporation, in which she could invest
the fund for the augmentation of poor livings and for the erection of
parsonage-houses.
437. War of the Spanish Succession: Projects of Peace, 1705.
_Obv._ Three short pillars encircled by chain and surmounted
by wreath, mural crown, and naval crown, and inscribed
with the victories of the Allies during 1704; below, ANNVS
MDCCIV; around, GERMANIS ANGLIS BATAVIS FELICISSM. ? GALLIS
HISPANIS BAVARIS INFELICISS. _Rev._ LVDOVICO MAGNO QVI BAVARIS
DEBELLATIS, &c. PACEM EXPECTAT PETIT. ANNO MDCCV. Silver. Size
2. Dutch.
The armies of France and her allies having suffered many severe defeats
during 1704, Louis XIV. early in 1705 made proposals of peace, to be
submitted by Switzerland to the Allies. The attempt was unsuccessful on
account of the jealousy existing between the Protestant and Catholic
cantons.
438. French lines forced at Neerhespen, &c., 1705. _Obv._
Bust of Queen l.; same as No. 425. _Rev._ The French lines at
Neerhespen attacked by the Allies; in foreground, Marlborough
on horseback l., commanding. FORTES FORTVNA IVVAT. (Virg. Aen.
x. 284); in ex., FOSSIS FALLISQ. (sic) HOST. SVPERATIS IN BR.
ET FL. CIϽIϽCV. Silver. Size 1·7. By J. Boskam.
This medal commemorates the forcing of the French lines at Neerhespen,
by Marlborough, 17 July, 1705, and those at Fort St. Philip, in
Flanders, by Baron Spar, 4 Aug. 1705.
439. Capitulation of Barcelona, 1705. _Obv._ Bust of Charles
III. of Spain r., laur., in armour and cloak, and collar of
"Golden Fleece." CAROLVS III. D. G. HISPANIARVM REX. _Rev._
Barcelona bombarded by sea and land. MAGNORVM HAEC PORTA
LABORVM; in ex., BARCINO CAPTA PRID. EID. OCT. CIϽIϽCCV. I. B.
F. Silver. Size 1·7. By J. Boskam.
The Earl of Peterborough uniting his fleet with a Dutch squadron
under Allemonde, and accompanied by the Archduke Charles, took the
fortresses of Lerida and Tortosa and forced Barcelona to capitulate.
In consequence of this victory, the whole of Valencia and Catalonia
declared for the Archduke, who took the title of Charles III.
440. Battle of Ramillies, 1706. _Obv._ Bust of Queen l.,
draped. ANNA D. G. MAG. BR. FRA. &c. CROKER. _Rev._ Two Fames
holding map of Low Countries. GALLIS AD RAMELLIES VICTIS. XII.
MAII. MDCCVI; in ex., FLANDR. ET BRABANT. RECEPT. Silver. Size
1·3. By J. Croker.
In this battle the Allies, commanded by Marlborough, routed the French
and Bavarians under Villeroy and the Elector. This victory resulted in
the conquest of Brabant and nearly the whole of Spanish Flanders.
441. Flight of Philip V. from Madrid, and Conquest of Brabant,
1706. _Obv._ Philip on horseback l., dropping his crown and
flying before Genius, who covers sun with shield of Austria;
distant view of Barcelona. SOLIS ECLIPSIS. D. 12. MAI.; in
ex., BARCELLONA OBSIDIONE LIBERATA PHILIPPO ANDEGAV. EX HISP.
FVGATO. _Rev._ Marlborough on horseback galloping towards =r.=,
over fallen enemies; cities, as women, surrendering keys.
VICTORIARVM IMPETVS; in ex., inscription recording the conquest
of Brabant and Flanders by Marlborough, MDCCVI; on edge, SIC
SOL CRESCENTES DECEDENS DVPLICAT VMBRAS. VIRG. (F. K.) (Cf.
Virg. Ec. ii. 67.) Silver. Size 1·75.
Philip V. having raised the siege of Barcelona returned to Madrid,
11 May, 1706; but fearing the approach of the Earl of Galway and the
Archduke Charles, he quitted the city on the following day. The reverse
refers to the victories of Marlborough in Brabant and Flanders. One of
the series of medals issued by Kleinert and Lauffer at Nuremberg. (See
No. 343.)
442. Victories of the Allies in Spain and the Low Countries,
1706. _Obv._ Segment of a globe, inscribed EUROPÆ; above,
clouds concealing sun (emblem of Louis XIV.). SIC OBSCURATUR
GLORIA MAGNI REGIS. MDCCVI. _Rev._ Attached to trophy of flags,
medallion of Charles III., surrounded by three others murally
crowned, with views of bombardment of Barcelona XII. MAY,
battle of Ramillies XIIII. MAY, and entry into Madrid XXVI.
IVNY. DOMINUMQUE IN REGNA TULERE. Silver. Size 1·7. By J.
Smeltzing.
The Earl of Galway, who commanded the allied forces in Portugal,
advanced into Spain, and after capturing Alcantara, Ciudad Rodrigo, and
Salamanca, entered Madrid in triumph, 26 June, 1706, and proclaimed
the Archduke Charles king. This medal refers also to the raising of the
siege of Barcelona and the battle of Ramillies.
443. Victories of Anne over Louis XIV., 1706. _Obv._ Anne as
Pallas overwhelming Louis XIV. in dress of ancient warrior.
LVDOVICVS MAGNVS ANNA MAIOR. _Rev._ Abimelech struck by
millstone at the siege of Thebez. PERCVTE ME NE DICATVR QVOD A
FEMINA INTERFECTVS SIM. IVDIC. C. 9.; on edge, DOMINVS TRADIDIT
EVM IN MANVS FŒMINÆ. IVDITH XVI. C. Silver. Size 1·65. Dutch.
The fate of Louis is here likened to that of Abimelech (Judges ix.
50—52).
444—445. Union of England and Scotland, 1707. _Obv._ Bust of
Queen l., crowned, draped, wearing collar of Garter and George.
ANNA D. G. MAG. BRI. FR. ET HIB. REG. I. C. _Rev._ Royal
shield crowned, between palm and olive branches and resting on
pedestal with royal monogram; on either side, supporters, lion
and unicorn, with shields of Scotland and England; below, two
sceptres crossed and collar of Garter. MAII I. MDCCVII. Gold
and silver. Size 1·8. By J. Croker.
The Act of Union between England and Scotland received the royal assent
6 March, 1707, and came into operation on 1 May following.
446. Another: Union celebrated at Leipsic, 1707. _Obv._ Bust of
Queen l., draped and crowned. ANNA D. G. MAG. ET UNITÆ BRITA.
FRA. &c. C. W. _Rev._ Britannia and Scotia, holding between
them two wreaths crossed; distant view of Leipsic. ET EXTERIS
ETIAM GRATA; in ex., IN ACTVM LIPSIENSEM D. 26 IVLII ANNO
MDCCVII. 6 AVGVST. IN HONOREM MAGNÆ UNIONIS AC CELEBRATION.
D. NOMINALIS ANNAE M. B. R. HABITVM. CVRARE FECIT C. WERMUTH;
on edge, QVAE BELLO PACEQVE MAIOR. Silver. Size 1·7. By C.
Wermuth.[26]
[26] Christian Wermuth, a native of Altenburg, born 1661, studied the
art of engraving at Dresden. After a few years he set up as a medallist
at Gotha, and from there he subsequently removed to Leipsic. He died
1739.
The Act of Union between England and Scotland was celebrated with much
festivity at Leipsic on the 26th July, which day was also the feast of
St. Anne.
447. War of the Spanish Succession: Battle of Almanza,
1707. _Obv._ Head of Louis XIV. r. LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX
CHRISTIANISSIMUS. _T. B._ (monogram). _Rev._ Spain seated r.,
holding shield of France; around her, arms. ADSERTUM PHILIPPO
V. HISPANIARUM IMPERIUM; in ex., HOSTIBUS AD ALMANZAM CÆSIS.
XXV. APRIL. MDCCVII. Copper. Size 1·6. By Thomas Bernard.
At the battle of Almanza, 25 April, 1707, the English and Portuguese,
under the Earl of Galway and Las Minas, were routed by the French and
Spaniards under the Duke of Berwick, and Aragon was again reduced under
the authority of Philip V. This medal is one of the historical series
of Louis XIV.
448. Capitulation of Lerida, 1707. _Obv._ Similar: no
engraver's initials. _Rev._ Soldier with French flag l.,
scaling rock, from which falls woman, who clings to broken
pillar. NOVA GLORIA; in ex., ILERDA EXPUGNATA. XI. NOV.
MDCCVII. D. V. Copper. Size 1·6. By J. Du Vivier.[27]
[27] Jean Du Vivier, born in 1687 at Liège, removed at an early age to
Paris, where he studied drawing and modelling. The merit of his work
soon brought him into public notice, and he was appointed medallist to
the King, with a residence in the Louvre. He was also a member of the
French Academy. Died 1761.
The defeat of the Allies at Almanza was followed by the capture of
Lerida. The town was taken on 12 Oct. 1707, and the castle on 11 Nov.
following. This medal is of the same series as the previous one.
449. Swedish troops withdrawn from Silesia, &c., 1707. _Obv._
Busts, face to face, of Anne crowned, and Charles XII. of
Sweden, in armour and cloak; on their arms, C. W. ANNA D. G. M.
BRIT. REGINA. CAROL. XII. D. G. REX SVEC.; below, IN SPONSION.
PACIF. RELIG. SILES. _Rev._ Religion and Justice seated,
holding hands; distant views of towns of M'BERG. (Munsterberg),
WOHLAU, BRESLAU, BRIEG, and LIGNITZ; above, SILESIA, and three
r. hands from clouds, joined; around, TRES REGVM SCHLESIAM
DECORANT DVM LVMINE DEXTRAE IVNGERE QVIS DVBITET IVSQVE
FIDEMQVE MANVS; in ex., FELICITER PERACT. AO. MDCCVIII. Silver.
Size 1·7. By C. Wermuth.
The alarm caused by the defeat at Almanza was increased by the
appearance of Charles XII. of Sweden on the borders of the Empire
with a large army, which it was apprehended he would use in support
of France. Through the diplomacy of Marlborough, Charles was induced
to withdraw his troops from Silesia and to turn his forces against
Russia, but not before he had obtained from the Emperor a promise of a
free exercise of religion to the Protestants in Silesia. This medal was
not issued till the following year.
450. Attempted invasion of Scotland by the Elder Pretender,
1708. _Obv._ Bust of Queen l., draped. ANNA D. G. MAG. BR.
FR. &c. H. _Rev._ French fleet chased by that of England
off the coast of Scotland. FVGERE NON FALLERE TRIVMPHVS; in
ex., GALLORVM CONATVS IN SCOTIAM ANNAE M. VIGILANTIA. ELVSI.
CIϽIϽCCIIX; on edge, SIC PVERI NASVM RHINOCEROTIS HABENT. (Cf.
Mart. i. 4.) Silver. Size 1·55. By G. Hautsch.
The Elder Pretender, having made a descent upon the coast of Scotland
with a small squadron of frigates and transports carrying a force of
5000 men, was compelled to beat a hasty retreat without effecting a
landing, being intercepted off the coast near Montrose by an English
fleet under Sir George Byng. The Pretender left Dunkirk 6 March, 1708,
and returned to that place 7 April following.
451. Another. _Obv._ Bust of Queen l., draped. ANNA D. G. MAG.
BRI. FRA. &c. I. C. _Rev._ Britannia, armed with spear and
shield, defending Scotland, kneeling at her feet; French fleet
retreating. CLASSE GAL. FVG.; in ex., AD FRETVM EDENBVRG. XIV.
MARTII. MDCCVIII. Silver. Size 1·65. By J. Croker.
452. Another. _Obv._ Bust of Queen l., laur. and draped.
ANNA D. G. MAGN. BRIT. FRANC. &c. S. _Rev._ Rose and thistle
intertwined around sceptre surmounted by eye; in the distance,
prisoners led to the Tower and ships in river; above one,
SALISBURI. QUIS NOS IMPUNE LACESSET UNITAS; in ex., IRRITO
SPURII IACOBI REDITU IN SCOTOS, CLASSE GALLICA EXTERNATA.
MDCCVIII. Silver. Size 1·85. By M. Smeltzing.
In the expedition the Pretender lost one ship, the Salisbury, which
Admiral Byng captured after a sharp chase. Among those on board this
ship were Lord Griffin and the two sons of Lord Middleton, who were
conveyed to the Tower.
453. Another. _Obv._ Bust of Queen l., laur. and draped. ANNA
D. G. MAG. BR. FRA. &c. M. B. (monogram). _Rev._ Ass r.,
about to devour thistle, driven back by smell of rose held by
woman. INIMICVS ODOR APPETITV FORTIOR; in ex., GALLI SCOTIAM
AGGRESSVRI SOLO ANGLORVM ASPECTV FVGANTVR. 1708; on edge, IN
FELIX OPERAM PERDAS, VT SI QVIS ASELLVM IN CAMPVM DOCEAT. HOR.
SERM. L. I. Silver. Size 1·65. By M. Brunner.[28]
[28] Martin Brunner, the pupil of Wolrab and colleague of Hautsch,
was a native of Nuremberg. In the early part of his life he worked at
Breslau and Prague, but returned subsequently to Nuremberg, where he
died in 1725.
On this medal the Pretender is represented by the ass, Scotland by the
thistle, and Anne, or Britain, by the woman who holds the rose.
454. War of the Spanish Succession: Victory of Oudenarde,
1708. _Obv._ Castor and Pollux (Eugene and Marlborough) on
horseback, charging r. SALVTARIVM SIDERVM APPARITIO; in ex.,
EVGENII ET MARLEBORVGII FELIX CONIVNCTIO. _Rev._ View of battle
of Oudenarde; town in the distance. VANDOM. IN FLANDR. SICVT
IN ITAL. EVNDEM FVGIT ET VT FVGIENDVS DOCET; in ex., MVLT.
MILL. GALLORVM CLADES AD ALDENAR. MDCCIIX. D. XI. IVL. Edge
inscribed. Silver. Size, 1·65.
At the battle of Oudenarde, 11 July, 1708, the Allies under Eugene,
Marlborough, and Ouverkirk routed the French under the Dukes of
Burgundy and Vendôme, the latter having been recalled from Italy to
supersede Villeroy after the battle of Ramillies. The obverse refers to
the legend of the appearance of the Dioscuri at the battle of the Lake
Regillus.
455. Another. _Obv._ Bust of Queen l., draped. ANNA D. G. MAG.
BR. FR. &c. I. BOSKAM F. _Rev._ Attached to trophy of French
flags, &c., three medallions with busts of Eugene, Marlborough,
and Ouverkirk, with fourth of Victory in centre. HÆC FECERVNT
HI TRES ARMI POTENTES DEI. 2 SAM. 23. (chronogrammatic). I.
BOSKAM F. Silver. Size 1·75. By J. Boskam.
Ouverkirk, who commanded the Dutch troops in the Low Countries, died
during the siege of Lille, 22 Oct. 1708, worn out with the fatigue of
the war and the infirmities of premature age.
456. Victory of Oudenarde and capture of Lille, 1708. _Obv._
Bird's-eye view of battle-field of Oudenarde. IN GALLOS
VARIAS DABIT ADENARDA CORONAS (chronogrammatic); in ex.,
FVGIEN. EX VATACINIO GALLIS VICTORIA PARTA. 11. IVL. 1708. C.
W. _Rev._ Bird's-eye view of town and fortress of Lille. IN
ODENARDER SIEG BESTEHT DASS RYSSEL FORT NOCH VIEL WEG GEHT
(chronogrammatic); in ex., SPECTANT HORTVLANIS LILIVM DECERPT.
23. OCT. & 9. DEC. 1708. Silver. Size 1·7. By C. Wermuth.
The victory of Oudenarde was followed by the capture of Lille 9 Dec.
1708.
457. Taking of Sardinia and Minorca, 1708. _Obv._ Bust of
Queen l., draped. ANNA D. G. MAG. BRI. FRA. &c. I. C. _Rev._
Victory, with palm and English flag, on shell in sea; Sardinia
and Minorca in the distance. SARDINIA ET BALEARIS MINOR CAPTÆ.
MDCCVIII. Silver. Size 1·5. By J. Croker.
The island of Sardinia was taken by Admiral Leake Aug. 1708, and in the
next month he captured Minorca, in conjunction with General Stanhope,
who commanded the land forces.
458. Capitulation of Lille, 1708. _Obv._ Same as reverse of
No. 455. _Rev._ Eugene on horseback l., commanding at siege
of Lille. VI FACTA VIA EST. (Virg. Aen. ii. 494); in ex.,
MDCCVIII. Silver. Size 1·75. By J. Boskam.
The siege of Lille was opened by Eugene 22 Aug., Marlborough commanding
the covering army. The city surrendered 22 Oct.; but the citadel, which
was defended by the French general Marshal Boufflers, held out till 9
Dec.
459. Another. _Obv._ Building of the Tower of Babel and the
Confusion of Tongues. CONFVNDAMVS LINGVAM EORVM, VT NON AVDIAT
VNVSQVISQVE VOCEM PROXIMI SVI. (cf. Genesis xi. 7); in ex.,
RYSSEL VEL INSVLÆ PER PRINCIPEM EVGENIVM OBSESSA. 22. AVG. ET
23. OCT. RECEPTA. 1708. _Rev._ The citadel of Lille besieged;
above, sun and moon. SISTE SOL IN GIBEON ET LVNA IN VALLE
AIALON. (Joshua x. 12); in ex., CASTELLVM RYSEL OBSESSVM.
XXVII. OCT. RECEPTVM VERO. IX. DEC.; on edge, VNITA VIRTVS
VALET. Silver. Size 1·9. Dutch.
The building of the Tower of Babel and the Confusion of Tongues denote
the useless efforts of the French to defend Lille and the discord which
existed among their generals.
460. Another. _Obv._ Victory flying l., with wreath and
flag of Holland; below, captured arms, and Oudenarde in the
distance. ADVERSA ET AVERSA GLORIOSA; in ex., FLANDRIA UTRINQUE
TROPÆIFERA CÆSI EX ITINERE GALLI AD AUDENARDAM. XII. IUL.
MDCCVIII. M. S. _Rev._ Deputies l., followed by soldiers
surrendering town of Lille to Eugene; Marlborough and his
army in the distance. VICIT PERVICAX VIRTUS; in ex., INSULÆ
VISCERIBUS LUDOVICI XIV. EREPTÆ NEPOTIBUS ET EXERCITU FRUSTRA
RELUCTANT. IX. DEC. MDCCVIII. M. S. Silver. Size 1·85. By M.
Smeltzing.
This medal commemorates the battle of Oudenarde as well as the capture
of Lille.
461. Another. _Obv._ Lille l., presenting key of city to Eugene
and Marlborough, each holding lily. LILIIS DISCERPTIS LILIVM
CAPTVM; in ex., EVGENIO OBSIDENTE, MARLBORVG. PROTEGENTE, GALLO
SPECTANTE, INSVLÆ CAPTÆ. MDCCIIX. XXIII OCT. M. B. (monogram).
_Rev._ Plan of Lille. VRBS ANTIQVA REDIT MVLTOS DOMINATA PER
ANNOS. Virg. (Aen. ii. 363); on edge, NEC MINOR EST VIRTVS,
QVAM QVÆRERE FACTA TVERI. Silver. Size 1·7. By M. Brunner.
This medal indicates the parts taken by Eugene and Marlborough at
the siege of Lille, the former superintending the attack, the latter
commanding the army, which covered the besiegers.
462. Capitulation of Tournay, 1709. _Obv._ Bombardment of
Tournay. SOLVTA CATENIS INSVRGIT. (Ovid. Metam. iv. 738); in
ex., TORNACVM CAPTVM. MDCCIX. _Rev._ French ship in storm,
with broken mainmast, sailors casting cargo into sea; one bale
inscribed, DORNIK.—NE PEREAT PERDIT; on edge, REGNI COLLAPSA
RVVNT IMMANIA MEMBRA. VIRGIL. (Cf. Aen. ix. 708.) C. G. L.
Silver. Size 1·75.
Tournay was invested by Eugene and Marlborough, 7 July, 1709, and it
capitulated on the 30th of the same month. The French nation is here
likened to a ship in a storm, the broken mainmast denoting the loss of
Lille, and the abandoned cargo the capitulation of Tournay. This medal
was struck at Nuremberg, and was issued by K. G. Lauffer. (See No. 343.)
463. Another. _Obv._ Tournay besieged; above, shields of
Flanders and Tournay united by ribbon. QVID NVNC TE TVA, TORNE,
POTEST ANTIQVA IVVARE GLORIA, (cf. Virg. Aen. xii. 872); in
ex., CESSIT INVICTIS FOEDERATORVM ARMIS. M. IVL. 30. MDCCIX. N.
_Rev._ France seated, facing, her hands clasped in attitude of
despair, at her feet olive-branches and masks; in the distance,
tower struck by lightnings. DOMINE, DIXERVNT: PAX ERIT VOBIS,
ET ECCE PERVENIT GLADIVS VSQ. AD ANIMAM. (Cf. Jer. iv. 10.) M.
B. (monogram); on edge, NON ASSVMES NOMEN PACIS IN VANVM. (Cf.
Exod. xx. 7.) Silver. Size 1·7. By M. Brunner.
The olive-branches and masks at feet of France refer to the
unsuccessful proposals of peace made by Louis to the Allies in June
1709, through the Marquis de Torcy.
464. Battle of Malplaquet, 1709. _Obv._ Bust of Queen l.,
crowned and draped. ANNA D. G. MAG. BRI. FR. &c. I. C. _Rev._
Battle in forest; above, Victory flying r., with two wreaths.
CONCORDIA ET VIRTVTE; in ex., GALLIS AD TAISNIERE DEVICTIS.
AVG. XXXI. MDCCIX. Silver. Size 1·85. By J. Croker.
At the battle of Malplaquet, 11 Sept. 1709, the Allies, who were
victorious, were commanded by Eugene and Marlborough, and the French by
Marshals Villars and Boufflers. The engaged armies fought within the
woods of Lanières, Tasnières, and Sars.
465. Capitulation of Mons, 1709. _Obv._ Bust of Queen l.,
draped. ANNA D. G. MAG. BRI. FRA. &c. I. C. _Rev._ View of
Mons; above, Victory flying l., with wreath and palm. MONTIBVS
IN HANNONIA CAPTIS. MDCCIX. Silver. Size 1·55. By J. Croker.
Mons was the prize of Malplaquet, and surrendered to Eugene 20 Oct.
1709. This was the last success of the Allies in the campaign of 1709
in the Low Countries.
466. Capitulation of Douay, 1710. _Obv._ Plan of town and
fortress of Douay. HÆC REQVIEM REBVS FINEMQVE LABORI ALLATVRA.
(Claud. Lib. II., Carm. v. 331); in ex., DVACVM CAPT. D. 29.
IVN. MDCCX. N. _Rev._ Pallas l., snatching from Jupiter half
his thunderbolt. BREVI TEMPORE INERMIS ERIT. (Ovid. Trist.
Eleg. ii. 33); in ex., VIRTVTE FOEDERATORVM. M. B. (monogram);
on edge, INVENIT TAM LONGA POTENTIA FINEM. (Lucan, i. 333.)
Silver. Size 1·7. By M. Brunner.
The campaign of 1710 in Holland opened with the occupation by the
Allies of the French lines at Pont-à-Vendin and Courrières, and with
the siege of Douay, which capitulated 29 June, 1710.
467. Capitulation of Bethune, &c., 1710. _Obv._ Bust of Queen
l., laur. and draped. ANNA AVGVSTA. I. C. _Rev._ Trophy of
arms, flags, and mural crowns on pedestal. BETHVNIA FANO.
S^[TI]. VENANTII ET ARIA CAPTIS; in ex., INSPECTANT GALL. CENT
MILL. MDCCX. Silver. Size 1·9. By J. Croker.
The capitulation of Douay was followed by that of Bethune, 30 July; of
St. Venant, 29 Sept.; and Aire, 11 Nov.
468. Eugene and Marlborough, 1710. _Obv._ Busts of Eugene and
Marlborough, face to face, in armour, &c. EVGENIVS FRANC.
DVX SABAVD. IOHANNES DVX D. MARLB. S. R. I. P. _Rev._ Within
five ornamented borders, views of battle (occupation of lines
of Pont-à-Vendin and Courrières), MVNIMENTA OCCVPATA, DOVAY,
BETHVNE, S. VENANT, and ARIEN; the first is surmounted by crown
of chevaux de frise, the others each by mural crown; in ex.,
MDCCX.; on edge, ARMORVM FOEDERATORVM FRVCTVS. Silver. Size
1·75.
The reverse type records the successes of the Allies under Eugene and
Marlborough in the Low Countries during the year 1710.
469. Victory of Almenara, 1710. _Obv._ Same as No. 467. _Rev._
Battle scene; fight between English and Spanish cavalry. PVGNA
EQVESTRIS; in ex., HISPANIS AD ALMENARAM VICT. IVLII. XVI.
MDCCX. Silver. Size 1·9. By J. Croker.
On 27 July, 1710, General Stanhope and Marshal Staremberg, who
commanded the Allies in Spain, brought Philip to action near Almenara,
and routed his whole army in less than half an hour. In consequence of
his defeat Philip was compelled to retreat to Saragoza.
470. Victory of Saragoza, 1710. _Obv._ Same. _Rev._ Victory
laying French flags at feet of Anne, enthroned r.; near her,
Britannia. HISPANIS PROFLIGATIS; in ex., AD CÆSARIAM AVGVSTAM
AVG. IX. MDCCX. Silver. Size 1·85. By J. Croker.
The battle of Almenara was followed by another under the walls of
Saragoza, in which the army of Philip was again defeated, 20 Aug.
1710. On the same day as the battle, Colonel Harrison was despatched
to England with the news of the victory, taking with him the captured
standards.
471. Victories over Louis XIV., 1710. _Obv._ Anne as Delilah
r., cutting off hair of Louis XIV., seated asleep within tent;
in the distance, town bombarded, &c. PHILISTER ÜBER DIR SIMSON;
in ex., POST VARIAS VRBES ET DVAVAM GALLIS EREPTVM (sic). D.
27. IVN. 1710. _Rev._ Louis XIV. as a decrepit and gouty old
man, dancing to Anne playing harp. _Il sait s'accommoder aux
Dames_; in ex., LUDOVIC. MAGN. ANNA ILLO MAIOR. Silver. Size
1·7.
This medal was executed in Holland, and is a satire on the fortunes of
Louis XIV., whose armies had suffered such severe defeats in the Low
Countries and in Spain.
472. Dr. Henry Sacheverell, 1710. _Obv._ Bust three-quarters
r., in canonicals. H. SACH. D.D. _Rev._ Bishop's mitre. IS FIRM
TO THEE. Silver. Size 1·35. Cast.
Dr. Henry Sacheverell, English divine, was impeached in 1710 for two
sermons preached at Derby, in which he advocated the doctrines of
non-resistance and passive obedience, and attacked the Dissenters and
the toleration of the "Genevan discipline," and at the same time the
Ministry. He was suspended for three years.
473. Another. _Obv._ Same. _Rev._ Bust of Pope Innocent XI. r.,
wearing mitre and robes. IS FIRM TO THEE. Silver. Size 1·35.
Cast.
The reverse type refers to a resolution appended to the sentence of
Sacheverell, that the famous decree issued by the University of Oxford
1683, on the occasion of the Rye House Plot, maintaining the doctrine
of passive obedience to the authority of Princes, should be burnt by
the hangman. Innocent XI. was at that time Pope (1676—1689).
474. Peace of Utrecht: Preliminaries discussed, 1712. _Obv._
France, Spain, England, Austria, and Belgia seated at table,
discussing treaty. AUDIT UIDET TACET RIDET. _Rev._ View of
Utrecht; above, radiate name of Jehovah in Hebrew (incorrectly
spelt); beneath, arms of city. BELLI FUGAT NUBES SOLEMQ.
REDUCIT PACIS. (cf. Virg. Aen. i. 147); in ex., CONGRESSUS
PACIFER. INCHOAT. 29. IANUAR. MDCCXII. Silver. Size 2·85. Cast
and chased. Dutch.
The Peace of Utrecht, which put an end to the war of the Spanish
Succession, was not signed till April and July 1713; but conferences
for negotiations of peace were opened at Utrecht as early as January
1712.
475. Peace of Utrecht, 1713. _Obv._ Bust of Queen l., laur.
and draped. ANNA D. G. MAG. BRI. FR. &c.; on arm, I. C. _Rev._
Anne as Britannia, head bare, standing towards l., holding
olive-branch, spear, and shield; in the distance, labourers at
work in fields and merchant-ships on sea. COMPOSITIS VENERANTVR
ARMIS. (Hor. iv. Od. 15, 52.) MDCCXIII. Gold. Size 1·35. By J.
Croker.
The series of treaties which together formed the Peace of Utrecht
was a treaty between England and France, another between England and
Spain, and a third between France and the States-General. The articles
of this treaty chiefly affecting England were the recognition of
the Protestant succession of the House of Hanover and the cession of
Gibraltar and Minorca.
476. Another. _Obv._ Similar. _Rev._ Similar: figure of Anne
as Britannia, helmeted, holds olive-branch and spear. BELLO ET
PACE; in ex., ANNO MDCCXIII. PAX RESTITVTA. Silver. Size 1·9.
By J. Croker.
477—478. Another. _Obv._ Peace r., crowned, locking door of
Temple of Janus, inscribed ANNO MDCCXIII; near, two chained
figures, one armed; on l., globe, &c. and Mercury holding
scroll inscribed, EUROPÆ PAX REDDITA; in ex., TRAIECTUM. _Rev._
Europe seated l. on rock, holding olive-branch and cornucopiae;
in the distance, fleet. EUROPA. Gold and silver. Size 1·85.
Dutch.