Queen Anne "Vigo" Sixpence (1703)
John Croker
Queen Anne VIGO sixpence — Wikipedia: Sixpence (British coin)
Rarity: Rare
The obverse legend "VIGO" below the bust commemorates silver captured from Spanish treasure ships at the Battle of Vigo Bay, October 1702.
Materials & Techniques
Sterling silver (from Vigo Bay treasure), 3.0 g
Location
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Details
- Date
- 1703
- Object Type
- Silver sixpence, struck from captured Spanish silver
- Medium / Material
- .925 sterling silver
- Production Place
- Tower Hill, London
- Dimensions
- H 21 × W 21 × D 1.2 mm · 3 g
- Condition
- Good Very Fine
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