GREAT BRITAIN. Anne Coronation Gold Medal, 1702. London Mint. NGC MS-63. MI-228/4; Eimer-390. By J. Croker. Diameter: 34mm; Weight: 18.45 gms. Obverse: Diademed and draped bust left; Reverse: Anne (as Pallas-Athena) standing right, holding shield and hurling thunderbolt at two-headed and four-armed serpentine monster (James III and Louis XIV) to right, holding rocks and clubs. The single finest certified of this <strong>RARE </strong>type in gold, the present specimen is exceptionally choice and dazzling, with a great deal of lustrous brilliance and an alluring golden-orange hue throughout.<p><em>The interesting aspect of this highly detailed reverse presents the contemporary concern in England over the dual threat of French king Louis XIV and the Old Pretender--the exiled son of former king, James II. Following the Glorious Revolution, the catholic James II was driven from England and forced into exile in France, while the protestant William of Orange and his wife (and Jamess daughter), Mary were welcomed in his place. This medal alludes to the hope for the newly crowned Anne--also a daughter of James II, and raised protestant like her elder sister--to safely rule and fight back the Stuart-France Catholic alliance.</em> <strong>To view all items from the Augustana Collection, click <a href="https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots?sort=auction_date_lot_number_asc&search=the+Augustana+Collection&limit=36&lots_range=upcoming"> here.</a></strong> From the Augustana Collection.
