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Description: | A copper-alloy post-medieval medallion or counter commemorating the victory at the Battle of Blenheim by Johann Gottlieb Lauffer dating to 1704.Obv: Bust of Queen Anne left, hair bound with fillet below[ANNA D G MAG BR FR ET HIB R]Rev: Pallas, helmeted, holding branch and spear, trophy of arms to right[RES IN GERMAN FELICITER GESTAE] (Affairs in Germany prosperously conducted)In exergue: VIRTVT ET PROVIDENTIA REGINAE (By the courage and prudence of the Queen)Cf Mitchiner, 265 no.62; see also plate CXX, no.8
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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