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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Shilling - Anne 2nd bust
| Silver (.925) | 6.0 g | 25 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 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 6.0 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#83892 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields with central Garter star, divided date above, legend around.
Note: post-Union halved shields
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAG BR • FRA ET • HIB REG • 17 07 •
Translation: Queen of Great Britain France and Ireland
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The E and E* mintmarks indicate that the coin was minted in Edinburgh, Scotland.The standard weight of these coins was 6/31 troy ounce (92.9 grains).
Obverse and reverse die varieties:
KM#517.5, Sp#3608 (1707-8) 'E' below bust, plain angles;
KM#517.6, Sp#3609 (1707-8) 'E' and star below bust, plain angles;
KM#517.7, Sp#3613 (1708) no 'E' below bust, roses and plumes in angles;
This page relates to the post-Union UK issues with new halved (heraldically impaled) shields added to the reverse.
For issues prior to the Acts of Union 1707, please refer to the separate England and Scotland catalogue sections.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Shilling - Anne (2nd bust) 1707-1708 coin from the United Kingdom is that it was minted during the reign of Queen Anne, who was the last monarch of the House of Stuart and the last British monarch to be crowned in Westminster Abbey.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1708 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Shilling - Anne (2nd bust) 1707-1708 coin.
