Expedition to Vigo Bay 1702

€40,644.00
LocationNuremberg, Free imperial city of
Year1702
TypeCommemorative medals/Historical medal
CompositionBronze
Weight4.5 g
Diameter26 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
EdgeReeded
Period
NoticeLazarus Gottlieb Lauffer
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionA bust of Anne left with lovelock over shoulder, signed below LGL.
Obverse letteringANNA. D. G. MAG. - BR. FR. ET HIB. R. LGL
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionA bird`s eye view of the Spanish port that was the destination for the treasure fleets, its mouth blocked by British warships, the inner harbor filled with burning French and Spanish treasure ships.
Reverse letteringANGLOR. ET. BATAV. VIRTVTE. INCENS. CLASSE OPES / AMERIC. INTER / CEPT. 1702.
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverNuremberg, Germany
Mintage1702  - -
Catalog ID1497024890
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