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Expedition to Vigo Bay. 23 Oct 1702: CM.YG.3397-R

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Expedition to Vigo Bay. 23 Oct 1702

Maker(s)

Ruler: Anne (1702-14)
Engraver: Croker, John

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Description

This medal was struck as a memorial of the battle of Vigo Bay.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1936-07-07) by Young, Arthur W.

Dating

Production date: AD 1702

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 37 mm Diameter 37 mm Weight 17.82 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Anne, facing left, crowned, lovelock on the left shoulder, in gown fastened with brooch in front.

  • Text: ANNA . DEI . GRA : MAG : BR : FRA : ET . HIB : REGINA.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: View of Vigo harbour with vessels burning inside; large ships lying before the narrow mouth of the harbour, near a fort.

  • Text: CAPTA . ET . INCENSA . GAL : ET . HISP : CLASSE. (in exergue) AD . VIGUM . XII . OCT . MDCCII.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.YG.3397-R
Primary reference Number: 227694

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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