A Vigo half-crown
Vigo half-crown. Bust of Queen Anne (left). Legend: 'ANNA . DEI . GRATIA .' Exergue: 'VIGO'. Reverse: The crowned shields of England, Scotland, France and Ireland placed cross wise. St George's cross and garter in centre. Legend: 'MAG . BR . FRA . ET . HIB . REG . 1703'. On edge: 'DECVS . ET . TVTAMEN . ANNO . REGNI . TERTIO'.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC1595 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Commemorative coin - half-crown |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Events: | War of the Spanish Succession: Battle of Vigo Bay, 1702 |
| Date made: | 1704 |
| People: | Queen Anne |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 33 mm |