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Auction: 7023 - The Glenister Collection of British Coins & other Ancient, English & Foreign Coins & Comm Medals
Lot: 388

Anne, Expedition to Vigo Bay, October 1702, silver medal, 29.70g, probably by C.Wermouth after Croker, crowned bust of Anne, left, in high relief, lovelock on left shoulder, anna.d.g.m.brit.fran.et.hib.regina., rev. view of Vigo harbour with burning ships, capta.et.incensa.gal.et.hisp.clas, in exergue ad.vigum.xii.oct mdccii (MI ii, 237/19), toned, surface digs, good fine, very rare Estimate £ 120-150 This medal, similar to that by John Croker, is thought to have been executed by Christian Wermouth. It is in higher relief, of coarser work, and has variations in the legend.

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