Spencer Collection of World and U.S. Historical Medals Including So-Called Dollars
MI-251/44 AR, Queene Anne's Bounty


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Set Details
Coin Description: COPPER 1708 G.BRIT MI-338 169 CITADEL OF LILLE TAKEN
Grade: NGC MEDAL MS 66 BN
Owner: Spencer Collection
 
Set Category: Token & Medals
Set Name: Spencer Collection of World and U.S. Historical Medals Including So-Called Dollars
Slot Name: MI-251/44 AR, Queene Anne's Bounty
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Owner's Description

Medal, 1708, Copper, QUEEN ANNE, CITADEL OF LILLE TAKEN, Great Britain, MI-338,169, NGC MS66BN, Cert# 3350125-015. OBV. Crowned bust of Anne left; Rv. insvlae. captae. mdccvii., Victory holding shield of Lille above map of fortifications. Anne copper "Citidel of Lille Taken" Medal 1708, by Croker, Eimer-435, MI-338/169, 44 mm, MS66 BN NGC, a splendidly preserved example of this deeply engraved medallic masterpiece, struck to celebrate the military conquest of Lille in France during the War of Spanish Succession. Exquisite color, awesome quality, and rare so fine. Ex Heritage LB Auction #3026, Sept 2013, Lot# 24855.

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