1703 Sixpence Vigo Anne Coin Silver UK
Coins with 'VIGO' below the bust were struck with silver captured from a Spanish treasure fleet returning from America in Vigo Bay, northern Spain, in October 1702.
Obverse: Draped bust of Queen Anne left, legend around.
Obverse legend: ANNA·DEI· GRATIA· VIGO·
Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star, divided date above, legend around.
Reverse legend: MAG·BR·FRA·ET·HIB REG·17 03·
Country: United Kingdom
Ruler: Anne (6 February 1665 – 1 August 1714) was Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland from 8 March 1702. On 1 May 1707, under the Acts of Union, the kingdoms of England and Scotland united as a single sovereign state known as Great Britain.
Year: 1703
Denomination: Sixpence
Metal: Silver (0.925)
Weight ±: 2.98 g.
Diameter ±: 21 mm
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