Zeeslag bij Vigo (Vigos): het verbranden van de Franse en Spaanse vloot 1702

This silver medal, created by Georg Hautsch in 1702, commemorates the Battle of Vigo Bay. The obverse features a winged figure holding a plaque with an inscription about the battle, while the reverse shows a detailed scene of the burning of the French and Spanish fleets. This small but intricate work exemplifies the 18th-century tradition of commemorative medals, celebrating significant historical events through detailed imagery. The medal's size and weight (4.7 cm diameter, 27.33 grams) make it a perfect collectible for enthusiasts of historical art and numismatics.