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Sold on 8 September 1998

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A Collection of Historical Medals - The Property of a European Collector

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№ 935

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8 September 1998

Hammer Price:
£210

Anne (1702-1714), Anne and Prince George of Denmark, 1702, a silver medal by J. Croker, bust of Anne left, no ear-ring, reverse bust of George left, 42mm (MI 233/14; E 392). Extremely fine and practically as struck with brilliant fields, most attractive (£150-200)

Anne invested her husband George, Prince of Denmark, with the title of Generalissimo of all her forces; on 21 May 1702 he was created Lord High Admiral of England and Ireland