Gibraltar ingenomen en de Franse vloot verslagen bij Malaga 1704
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This silver medal, created by English medalist John Croker in 1704, commemorates the capture of Gibraltar and the defeat of the French fleet at Malaga. The obverse depicts a bust of Queen Anne, while the reverse features a figure of Britannia, the personification of Britain, riding a sea-horse, signifying victory. This medal is a testament to the artistic and historical significance of the War of the Spanish Succession, a conflict that had a profound impact on Europe. The medal is a valuable historical artifact and a testament to the artistic skill of John Croker, a prominent medalist of his time.
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