Lot 408
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CAPTURE OF GIBRALTAR AND NAVAL ENGAGEMENT OFF MALAGA 1704, silver, 40mm., by John Croker, draped bust of Queen Anne left, reverse, Neptune in his sea chariot presenting a mural crown to Britannia, polished, good fine and rare

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CAPTURE OF GIBRALTAR AND NAVAL ENGAGEMENT OFF MALAGA 1704, silver, 40mm., by John Croker, draped bust of Queen Anne left, reverse, Neptune in his sea chariot presenting a mural crown to Britannia, polished, good fine and rare
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Lot Essay

Ex Mitchell Collection.

Reference: British Battles and Medals (No. 22).

A few of these Medals are believed to have been given for the capture of Gibraltar, which took place between 21-24.7.1704, and its subsequent defence against French and Spanish attempts of re-capture over the rest of that year and 1705. However, it is more likely to be of a commemorative nature, its striking also heralded by the devastating engagement fought between the British Fleet under Sir George Rooke, and the French, under Prince Louis de Bourdon, Comte de Toulouse.