Striking gold – British coin struck from captured bullion appears in Essex auction
A rare example of a Queen Anne 'Vigo' five-guinea gold coin has emerged at Essex auctioneers Boningtons. It will be offered at their sale in Epping on November 16 with an estimate of £200,000-250,000.
The ‘Vigo’ coins were famously struck from bullion captured by the British fleet at the Battle of Vi…