HORNREICH COLLECTION of World and U.S. Historical Medals Including So-Called Dollars
MI-338,169 Cu, Queen Anne Lille Taken
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
Great Britain LILLE TAKEN 1708 |
| Design Description: |
CITADEL OF LILLE TAKEN War of the Spanish Succession |
| Item Description: |
Copper COPPER 1708 G.BRIT MI-338 169 CITADEL OF LILLE TAKEN Eimer-435, MI-338,169 (44.3mm) J.CROKER FECIT |
| Full Grade: |
NGC MEDAL MS 66 BN |
| Owner: |
Spencer Collection |
Owner Comments:
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.