Anne AD 1702-1714 Silver Crown Pre Union AD 1703 VIGO below bust
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Anne AD 1702-1714 Silver Crown Pre Union AD 1703
John Croker’s portrait of Anne, VIGO below. / Crowned cruciform shields, edge displays the regnal year ‘TERTIO’
VIGO below bust. This coin was made from bullion captured from the Spanish fleet in Vigo bay, a historic British naval accomplishment.
S3576; 38mm, 29.83g, Bull 1340, ESC 99
Minor wear to high points, dark tone with some iridescence. An iconic piece.
A notable 1702 naval victory for the Anglo-Dutch alliance during the War of the Spanish Succession, Vigo Bay saw the capture of part of the Spanish treasure fleet. Captured specie was transported to the Royal Mint and, supposedly, struck into coins with ‘VIGO’ inscribed on the obverse.
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.
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