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Auction: 22007 - British and World Coins and Commemorative Medals Autumn Auction
Lot: 780

Battle of Almenara, AR Medal, 1710, by J. Croker, ANNA • AVGVSTA •, draped and laureate bust left, rev. PVGNA • EQVESTRIS •, cavalry engagement, HISPANIS • AD • ALMENARAM • VICT • IVLII • XVI • MDCCX • in exergue in three lines, plain edge, 48mm, 46.98g (Eimer 445; MI ii 373/218; van Loon V, 157; Harding 42 this medal), lightly contact marked, nevertheless with attractive dark grey-blue toned surfaces, residually lustrous, near extremely fine

The Allied army on the Spanish mainland was commanded by Generals Stanhope and Starenberg and the rival claimants to the Spanish throne were also present. The allied cavalry, led by Stanhope, made an impetuous charge against the Spanish and put them to flight. The medal depicts the decisive moment when General James [1st Earl] Stanhope seized the bridle of General Amezega's horse, in order to deliver him a fatal sword blow.

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Sold for
£750

Starting price
£400