1713 QUEEN ANNE SILVER MEDALLION PEACE OF UTRETCH IN SILVER

1713 Queen Anne Silver Medallion – Peace of Utrecht

Eimer 460 Medallic Illustrations II, 400/257 By John Croker
Struck in Silver XF Condition

This beautifully engraved silver medallion commemorates the Treaty of Utrecht, signed in 1713, which brought an end to the War of the Spanish Succession and marked a major diplomatic triumph for Queen Anne’s government. The medal was designed and engraved by John Croker, Chief Engraver at the Royal Mint, and is one of the most iconic British commemorative medals of the early 18th century.

Obverse

Features a laureate and draped bust of Queen Anne, facing left, with her hair bound in pearls and falling in lovelocks over her shoulder.

• Legend: “ANNA · D:G · MAG · BRI · FR: ET · HIB: REG:”
• Translation: “Anne, by the Grace of God, Queen of Great Britain, France, and Ireland”

Reverse

Depicts Britannia standing left, holding a spear and shield in her left hand and extending a laurel branch in her right — a classical symbol of peace. In the background, ships at sea and farmers ploughing fields represent the return to prosperity.

• Legend: “COMPOSITIS · VENERANTVR · ARMIS”
• Translation: “They honour [peace] by laying aside their arms”
• Exergue: “MDCCXIII” (1713)
• Metal: Silver
• Diameter: 34.5 mm
• Weight: Approx. 15.4–16.3 grams
• Edge: Plain
• Engraver: John Croker
• Condition: Extremely Fine (XF) with sharp detail and attractive toning
• Price: £500

This medal is a powerful symbol of Britain’s emergence as a major European power and Queen Anne’s role in securing a lasting peace. The Peace of Utrecht ended hostilities between Britain and France and redrew the map of Europe, with Britain gaining Gibraltar and significant colonial territories.

Highly sought after by collectors of British historical medals, Stuart-era silver, and early 18th-century diplomacy, this piece is a standout example of Croker’s artistry and political messaging through medallic design.

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