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VIGO five guineas: CM.YG.3597-R

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Titles

VIGO five guineas

Maker(s)

Ruler: Anne (1702-14)
Mint: Royal Mint

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Description

Coins the word VIGO under the Queen's head indicate that the gold was captured from Spanish galleons in the Battle of Vigo Bay in October 1702.

Place(s) associated

  • London ⪼ United Kingdom

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1936) by Young, Arthur W.

Dating

Production date: AD 1703

Components of the work

Object composed of gold Diameter 38 mm Die Axis 180 degrees Weight 41.68 g

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.YG.3597-R
Primary reference Number: 226389

Audit data

Created: Wednesday 30 January 2019 Updated: Friday 22 February 2019

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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