Munt van een halve kroon van Anna, koningin van Engeland, munt geslagen van het in de zeeslag bij Vigo veroverde zilver 1703

This is a silver half-crown coin of Queen Anne of England, its anonymous creation born from the spoils of the naval battle of Vigo. The coin's circular form contains two distinct faces, each a study in symbolic representation. One side presents a profile of Queen Anne, her regal bearing captured in meticulous detail. The opposite face displays a complex heraldic design: a cross quartering the shields of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland, surmounted by a crown. This emblem signifies the unified power and territories under Anne's rule. The coin's materiality—silver reclaimed from naval victory—adds a layer to its meaning. It’s more than mere currency; it’s a symbol of dominance. The coin’s design and medium coalesce to convey a potent message of authority. It's a frozen moment of political rhetoric, minted for circulation and imbued with the weight of a kingdom's ambitions.