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1 Crown - Anne 2nd bust
| Silver (.925) | 30.1 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Anne (1707-1714) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1707-1708 |
| Value | 1 Crown (¼) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 30.1 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#13068 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 67% |
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields with central Garter star, divided date above, legend around.
Note: halved English/Scottish shields following Acts of Union, 1707.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAG· BRI·FR· ET·HIB· REG·17 07·
Translation: Queen of Great Britain France and Ireland
Engraver: Johann Ochs
Edge
Regnal year in Latin
Lettering: SEXTO
Translation: Sixth year of reign (1707)
Comment
The standard weight of these coins was 30/31 troy ounce (464.5 grains).Obverse and reverse die varieties:
KM#526.1, Sp#3600 (1707-08) Plain angles, E below bust (Edinburgh mint);
KM#526.2, Sp#3601 (1707-08) Plain angles, no E below bust;
KM#526.3, Sp#3602 (1708 only) Plumes in angles, no E below bust;
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1707-1708 1 Crown - Anne (2nd bust) coin from the United Kingdom is that it was minted during a time of great change in the country. Queen Anne was the last of the Stuart monarchs and ruled during a period of political and religious tension, including the Acts of Union in 1707 which united England and Scotland under a single government. This coin was minted in silver and features the second bust of Queen Anne, which was introduced in 1707 and was used until her death in 1714. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1707 E | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1708 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1708 E | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Crown - Anne (2nd bust) 1707-1708 coin.
