5 Guineas - Anne pre-union shields, VIGO

Issuer England
Year 1703
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 5 Guineas (43⁄8)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Gold (.9167)
Weight 41.75 g
Diameter 37 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#3561, KM#520.1
Obverse description Draped bust of Queen Anne left, legend around. Note: VIGO below bust
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ANNA·DEI· GRATIA· VIGO
(Translation: Anne by the Grace of God)
Reverse description Crowned cruciform shields around central rose with sceptres bearing national emblems in angles, divided date above, legend around.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB REG·17 03·
(Translation: Queen of Great Britain France and Ireland)
Edge Regnal year in Latin
Mint
Mintage 1703 - -
Numisquare ID 2503267390
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