George I AD 1714-1727 Gold Half Guinea

George I AD 1714-1727 Gold Half Guinea

Laureate bust right / Cruciform shields

AD1720

S3635; 21mm, 4.15g

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Anne was the second daughter of James II but unlike James remained a protestant. Married to George of Denmark she produced 17 children although none survived to take the throne. Anne presided over the Act of Union between Scotland and England in AD 1707. Her reign also saw a highly effective war against Louis XIV of France which was then the dominant power in Europe. During a highly effective campaign commanded by the Duke of Marlborough the French were beaten back and eventually sued for peace.

Bullion captured from the Spanish in Vigo bay was used to issue a number of gold and silver coins all of which have VIGO inscribed beneath the queens bust.