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Country: Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (United Kingdom)
Queen Anne (1665-1702-1714)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1711 (1707-1711)
Value: 6 Pence = 1/2 Shilling (1/40 LSD)
Currency: Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Metal: Silver (.925)
Weight: 2.9 g
Diameter: 21 mm
Shape: Round
Grade: VF25-30 (gilding)
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
References: KM# 522.1, Sp# 3619-21
Obverse:
Draped bust of Queen Anne left, legend around.
Note: with or without E / E* below bust.
Lettering:
ANNA• DEI• GRATIA•
Translation: Anne by the Grace of God.
Engraver: John Croker.
Reverse:
Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star, divided date above, legend around.
Note: halved English/Scottish shields, plain angles
Lettering: MAG BRI•FR ET•HIB REG•17 11•
Translation: Queen of Great Britain, France and Ireland.
Edge:
Diagonal reeding.
Comments:
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.
Reference : KM# 522, Sp# 3619-21
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...
Collection : Great Britain, England, Ireland and Scotland (Before 1760)