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Medal commemorating the Peace of Utrecht, 1713
Medal commemorating the Peace of Utrecht, 1713. Obverse: Bust of Queen Anne, laureate, pearls hanging from her hair (right). Legend: 'ANNA . D : G . MAG : BRI . FR : ET . HIB : REG :'. Reverse: Somewhat similar to preceding, but Britannia is standing holding shield and spear, and design of shipping differs (left). Legend: 'COMPOSITIS . VENERANTVR . ARMIS.' (They honour [peace] by laying aside their arms.) Exergue: 'MDCCXIII.'
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC0858 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Croker, John |
| Events: | War of the Spanish Succession: Peace of Utrecht, 1713 |
| Date made: | 1713 |
| People: | Queen Anne |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 35 mm |