CNG 109, Lot: 1076. Estimate $300. Sold for $260. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

STUART. Anne. 1702-1714. AR Medal (33mm, 12h). Barcelona Relieved. By J. Croker. Dated 1 May 1706 (in Roman numerals). ANNA · D : G · MAG · BR · FR · ET · HIB : REG ·, draped bust left / BARCELONA · LIB · GALLIS · FVG ·, view of the harbor of Barcelona; above, the sun being eclipsed; I · MAII · MDCCVI · in exergue. MI 280/86; Eimer 418. In NGC encapsulation, 3349828-007, graded Medal AU 55. Toned.

From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Heritage 3024 (18 April 213), lot 27552.

From the consignor: Barcelona had been captured by the Grand Alliance. Spanish King Philip V laid siege to the city in an attempt to retake it. This lasted from April 3 through 17, 1706 but was broken when a large British fleet under the command of John Leake arrived and forced a hasty Spanish retreat. Barcelona would remain in the hands of the allies until 1714.