Vereniging van Engeland en Schotland 1707

The "Vereniging van Engeland en Schotland" medal, created by John Croker in 1707, commemorates the Act of Union between England and Scotland. The medal features a profile portrait of Queen Anne on one side, while the reverse depicts a female figure representing Britannia holding a shield with the combined arms of England and Scotland, symbolizing the union. The medal is an example of commemorative art, a genre that often celebrates historical events and figures.