Slag bij Blenheim 1704

This coin, commemorating the Battle of Blenheim, was crafted by John Croker. Its circular form, rendered in silver, immediately evokes a sense of completeness and containment. The coin is divided into two distinct sides, each employing different compositional strategies. One side presents a profile of Queen Anne, regal and serene, her image encircled by inscriptions. The other side depicts a symbolic representation of the battle, with figures and text that create a dynamic, almost theatrical scene. Croker masterfully uses relief to give depth, creating a structured composition that conveys both power and narrative. The structured arrangement of the image and text, along with the use of allegory, transforms a historical event into a symbolic discourse on power, victory, and the legitimacy of rule. It invites us to consider how such objects function not merely as records, but as carefully constructed pieces of propaganda.