Found in a dresser drawer by a widow cleaning out her late husband's belongings, it is worth £120,000. Only 20 were minted.
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Made from gold recovered by England at the battle of Vigo from a Spanish galleon. 1703 puts it in the middle of the Golden Age of Piracy, as well.
Excuse me, I have to go look through my pocket change...
Friday, November 16, 2012
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2 comments:
Great for her, and we should be so lucky.. sigh
Arrrgh. sweet.
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