Vigo sixpence

Vigo sixpence. Obverse: Bust of Queen Anne in low dress (left), hair tied with fillet, gown fastened with brooch in front. Legend: 'ANNA . DEI . GRATIA .' Exergue: 'VIGO.' Reverse: The crowned arms of England, Scotland, France and Ireland placed crosswise. St. George's Cross and Garter on rays in centre. Legend: 'MAG . BR . FRA . ET . HIB . REG . 1703.' Coined from the treasure captured at Vigo Bay, October 1702.

Object Details

ID: MEC1594
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Commemorative coin - sixpence
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: War of the Spanish Succession: Battle of Vigo Bay, 1702
Date made: 1703
People: Queen Anne
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 21 mm
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