CNG 87, Lot: 2159. Estimate $300. Sold for $475. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

GREAT BRITAIN. Anne. 1702-1714. AR Medal (40mm, 26.63 g, 12h). British Victories. By G. Hautsch. Dated 1704 in Roman numerals. ANNA · D · G · MAG · BR · FR · ET · HIB · REGINA ·, draped bust left / DIVES TRIVM PHIS ANGLIA (England, rich in victories), Britannia seated slightly left at base of palm tree, head right, holding anchor and rudder; attached to top of tree, three round shields inscribed DE/GALL/ET BAVA/AD DONA/WERD, DE/GALL/ET BAVA/ITER/AD HOCH STAD, and GERMA/NIA LI/BERATA/HOSTIB/FVGAT (a victory over the French and Bavarians at Donauwerth and again at Hochstädt, leaving Germany liberated); in background, naval battle near Gibraltar, with nereid presenting a naval crown. MI 270/70; Eimer 411. EF, toned, a few marks in the field on the obverse, usual die cracks.

From the Clarence & Helen Zaar Maritime Collection.