Description
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Savoy (Duchy of), Victor Amadeus II (1675–1730). Medal depicting the capture of the city of Lille, Queen Anne and the three victors: Prince Eugene of Savoy, the Duke of Marlborough and Marshal Ouverkerke, by Jan Boskam, 1708, Amsterdam.
Obverse: ANNA D. G. MAG. BR. – FR ET HIB. REGINA. Diademed bust of the Queen facing left; signed I. BOSKAM. F.
Reverse: HAEC FECERVNT HI TRES ARMI POTENTES DEI. 2. SAM: 23 [Samuel 23:17] (forming a chronogram). On a trophy of French flags arranged in a cross, the three medallions of the victors: PRINCEPS EUGENIUS / PR: ET. DUX. MARLBOUROUG / GENERAL. OVVERKERKE; signature J. BOSKAM. F. in the exergue.
Van Loon V p.17 (obverse) – BM G3, EM.160; Silver – 45.74 g – 44.5 mm – 12 h
From the private collection of the House of Savoy and Her Royal Highness Princess Marie Gabrielle of Savoy, daughter of Humbert II.
With a smooth edge. Only a few fingerprints. Attractive patina with golden highlights. Superb, in mint condition.
* Pursuant to Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of 5 April 2022, transposed into national law with effect from 1 January 2025, buyers from within the EU are required to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.
* Pursuant to Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of 5 April 2022, which comes into force in national law on 1 January 2025, the successful bidder from the EU will also be required to pay 5.5% VAT on this lot.
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