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1 Crown - Anne pre-Union
| Silver (.925) | 30.1 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Anne (1702-1714) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1703-1707 |
| Value | 1 Crown |
| 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 | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#13063 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star with national emblems in angles, divided date above, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAG BR·FRA ET·HIB REG·17 06·
Translation: Queen of Great Britain France and Ireland
Engraver: Johann Ochs
Edge
Regnal year in Latin
Lettering: QVINTO
Translation: Fifth
Comment
The standard weight of this coin was 30/31 troy ounce or 464.5 grains.Varieties exist:
Sp#3576, KM#519.1 (1703) 'VIGO' below bust *
Sp#3577, KM#519.2 (1705) plumes in angles
Sp#3578, KM#519.3 (1706-07) roses and plumes in angles
* Struck from silver seized at Vigo Bay, Spain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Crown - Anne (pre-Union) 1703-1707 coin from England is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. The coin's reverse depicts a crowned shield with the arms of England, Scotland, and Ireland, symbolizing the unity of the three countries under the rule of Queen Anne. This design was specifically created for this coin and is not found on any other coins of the time, making it a distinctive and interesting feature for collectors and numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1703 VIGO | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1705 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1707 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Crown - Anne (pre-Union) 1703-1707 coin.
