Great Britain. Anna (1702-1714). 1/2 crown. 1703. VIGO. (Km-518.2). . 14,54 g. This type was struck using silver seized in a Naval victory known as the Battle of Vigo Bay that was fought on October 23, 1702, during the beginning of the War of the Spanish Succession.
Lightly toned. Ex Tauler & Fau 10 (10/05/2018), lot 637. Choice F. Est...220,00.
Great Britain. Vernon Admiral. Medal. 1739. Porto Bello. (Adams&Chao-PBvb-5-H, R.6). Anv.: ADMIRAL VERNON AND COMMODORE BROWN. Two half-length figures, vis-a-vis: Vernon facing right, baton in right hand, Brown facing three-quarters left, with baton in left hand. Exergue enclosing legend TOOK PORTO BELLO. Rev.: WITH SIX SHIPS ONLY NOV 22 1739. View of the port, flanked by fortifications and city line in background.; six ships, placed two and four - the upper row sailing to right, three on the lower row to right and one to left. Exergue enclosing legend GOD PRESERVE THE ENGLISH FLEET. . 14,29 g. It retains some golden traces. Ex Tauler & Fau 48 (16/12/2019), lot 1915. Almost VF. Est...120,00.
Great Britain. George II. 6 pence. 1746. "LIMA" below bust. (Km-582.3). . 2,94 g. Struck on Spanish silver seized by Commodore George Anson in Peru during the War of Jenkin's Ear. Anson went on to become a British Naval hero of legendary proportions as a result. Light tone. Scarce.
Ex Tauler & Fau 13 (25/09/2018), lot 488. Choice VF. Est...125,00.
Great Britain. George II. 1 shilling. 1745. "LIMA" below bust. (Km-583.2). . 5,94 g. Struck on Spanish silver seized by Commodore George Anson in Peru during the War of Jenkin's Ear. Anson went on to become a British Naval hero of legendary proportions as a result.
Ex Tauler & Fau 10 (10/05/2018), lot 636. VF/Choice VF. Est...160,00.
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