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6 Pence - Anne Normal 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 | 1707-1711 |
| 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#13064 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 50% |
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star, divided date above, legend around.
Note: halved English/Scottish shields, plain angles
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAG· BRI·FR· ET·HIB· REG·17 07·
Translation: Queen of Great Britain France and Ireland
Comment
The standard weight of these coins was 3/31 troy ounce (46.5 grains). New halved shields were added to the reverse following the Acts of Union with Scotland, 1707. The E and E* mintmarks indicate that the coin was minted in Edinburgh, Scotland.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Pence coin from the United Kingdom, featuring Anne (Normal bust) and made of Silver (.925) is that it was minted during a time of great change in the country. The coin was minted between 1707 and 1711, a period that saw the Acts of Union in 1707, which united England and Scotland under the name of Great Britain. Additionally, this coin 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 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1711 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 6 Pence - Anne (Normal bust) 1707-1711 coin.
