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Savoy (Duchy of), Victor Amadeus II (1675–1730). Pair of medals commemorating the capture of Douai, Béthune, Saint-Venant and Aire by Prince Eugene of Savoy and the Duke of Marlborough, by G. Hautsch, 1710, Nuremberg.
Obv. IOHANNES. DVX. MARLB. S. R. I. P. * EVGENIVS. FRANC. DVX. SABAVD.*. Facing busts of the Duke of Marlborough and Eugene of Savoy-Carignan, in armour.
Reverse: MVNIMENTA OCCVPATA. Superimposed or side-by-side cartouches depicting views of the towns captured by the Allies: DOVAY. / S. VENANT / BETHVNE / ARIEN. and in the exergue: (date).
Van Loon V p.171 – Montenuovo 1319 – Julius 729; Silver and bronze – 29.6 g and 33.51 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.
Edge inscription in relief: * ARMORVM FOEDERATORVM FRVCTVS. With slight wear to the high reliefs and a light patina on the silver; and a beautiful brown patina on the bronze. Superb and Superb, mint condition.
* Pursuant to Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of 5 April 2022, implemented in 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, successful bidders from within the EU will also be required to pay 5.5% VAT on this lot.
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