© Heritage Auctions
© Heritage Auctions
6 Pence - Anne incl. 'Edinburgh' bust
| Silver (.925) | 3 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Anne (1707-1714) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1707-1710 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#23647 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star, divided date above, legend around.
Note: varieties exist
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAG· BRI·FR ET·HIB REG·17 08·
Translation: Queen of Great Britain France and Ireland
Comment
The standard weight of these coins was 3/31 troy ounce (46.5 grains). The E* mintmark indicates that the coin was minted in Edinburgh, Scotland.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Pence coin from the United Kingdom, featuring Anne with the "Edinburgh" bust, is that it was minted during a time of great change in the country. The coin was minted between 1707 and 1710, a period when the Acts of Union in 1707 united England and Scotland under the name of Great Britain. This coin is a tangible representation of that historical event, making it a unique and interesting piece for collectors and history enthusiasts.
