John Croker (1670-1741)
Medal commemorating the Expedition to Vigo Bay 1702
3.72 cm (diameter) | RCIN 443178
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1 medal : gold
Obverse: Crowned, draped bust of Queen Anne left. ANNA . DEI . GRA : MAG : BR : FRA : ET . HIB : REGINA.
Reverse: View of Vigo harbour with ships burning inside, large ships lying before the narrow mouth of the harbour, a fort to right. CAPTA . ET . INCENSA . GAL : ET . HISP : CLASSE In exergue: AD. VIGVM . XII . OCT . / MDCCII.
Die axis 12h. -
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3.72 cm (diameter)
25.95 g (Weight) (whole object)
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