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1703 Halfcrown VIGO Anne Silver Coin

1703 Halfcrown VIGO Anne Silver Coin Obverse

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Very collectable 1703 silver Halfcrowns from the reign of Queen Anne with the word 'VIGO' shown below the bust.

These coins were reportedly struck from silver captured during the 23 October 1702 Battle of Vigo Bay: an important Anglo-Dutch naval victory during the War of the Spanish Succession. The word 'VIGO' was used on some British silver and gold coins as a form of propaganda.

  • The reverse shows crowned cruciform shields with a garter star in the centre and plain angles 
  • The edge displays the regnal year 'TERTIO' while the obverse shows John Croker's portrait of Anne

S 3580, Bull 1358, ESC 569

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The Battle Of Vigo Bay

The 23 October 1702 Battle of Vigo Bay was an important victory for the Grand Alliance during the War of the Spanish Succession, during which part of the Spanish treasure fleet was captured.

Portrait Of Queen Anne

The obverse of these 1703 coins displays the first draped bust of Queen Anne, facing right, engraved by John Croker with 'ANNA · DEI · GRATIA ·' around.

VIGO Below Bust

Below the bust is the word 'VIGO', suggesting that the silver used to strike these coins was part of the treasure captured during the Battle and later presented to the Royal Mint.

Crowned Shield Reverse

The reverse of these Halfcrowns displays four crowned shields of royal arms - as used before the Union of England and Scotland. The inscription reads 'MAG BR : FRA · ET · HIB · REG : 1703'.

Collecting VIGO Halfcrowns

Queen Anne VIGO coins are highly collectable for their unusual inscription and ties to British naval history. The value of these coins varies significantly, depending on their grade.