| ANNE FIVE GUINEAS 1703-1714 |
| Anne Five Guineas 1703-1706 (Obverse 1, Reverse 1) |
| The five guineas coin was issued from 1703-1714 but not in every year. It was the largest and most valuable gold coin issued during the reign of Anne. The Anne five guinea coin has two different obverse and four different reverse designs. Coins with VIGO below bust indicate that they were struck using gold captured from Spanish ships at Vigo bay. The obverse and reverse was engraved by John Crocker. |
| Anne Five Guineas 1706 (Obverse 1, Reverse 2) |
| Anne Five Guineas 1709 (Obverse 1, Reverse 3) |
| Anne Five Guineas 1711, 1713 & 1714 (Obverse 2, Reverse 4) |
| Position of VIGO |
1705 saw the Treaty of Union between Scotland
and England. So instead of having separate shields
the shields of Scotland and england were merged.
and England. So instead of having separate shields
the shields of Scotland and england were merged.
| The Treaty Of Union |
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| Before the Union |
| After the Union |
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| 1703-1714 Gold 41.8 grams, 38mm Diameter. |