Anne, 1702-1714. Silver Medal 1710, commemorating the capture of Douai. The Queen represented as Delilah cutting the hair of the French king sitting asleep in his army tent / The French King with two bandaged feet and on crutches dancing on the music played by the Queen Anne on the Irish harp. 36,72g. Eimer -; Van Loon IV, p. 591 (Van Loon V-165). PCGS MS63. (564420657). Rare. Splendid. The Siege of Douai took place from 22 April to 25 June 1710 during the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714). The Allies, led by the Prince of Orange and Leopold I of Anhalt-Dessau, successfully captured the city despite strong French resistance. The French army under Marshal Villars attempted to relieve Douai, leading to an indecisive four-day confrontation with the Allied forces led by Marlborough and Prince Eugene of Savoy. After capturing Douai, the Allies continued their campaign by besieging Béthune. Through its rich iconography, this medal depicts Queen Anne triumphing over and humiliating Louis XIV: a powerful political message in 18th-century Europe.