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6 Pence - Anne
| Silver (.925) | 3.0 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Anne (1702-1714) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1703-1707 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 3.0 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#13060 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star, divided date above, legend around.
Note: with or without plumes and/or roses in angles (see below)
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAG·BR·FRA·ET·HIB REG·17 03·
Translation: Queen of Great Britain France and Ireland.
Comment
Coins with 'VIGO' below the bust were struck with silver captured from a Spanish treasure fleet returning from America in Vigo Bay, northern Spain, in October 1702.The standard weight of this coin was 3/31 troy ounce or 46.5 grains.
Die varieties:
Sp#3590, KM#516.1 (1703) with 'VIGO'below bust, plain angles;
Sp#3591, KM#516.2 (1705) without 'VIGO'below bust, plain angles;
Sp#3592, KM#516.3 (1705) early shields, plumes in angles;
Sp#3593, KM#516.4 (1705) later shields, plumes in angles;
Sp#3594, KM#516.5 (1705-07) roses and plumes in angles;
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Pence coin from England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Silver (.925) weighing 3.0 g is that it was minted during the reign of Queen Anne (1703-1707) and features a unique design, with the Queen's crowned bust on one side and a shield with the royal arms on the other.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1703 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 6 Pence - Anne 1703-1707 coin.
