Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: sixpence
Royal Mint, London
Queen Anne (1702-1714)
The legend reads as a single title from obverse to reverse and translates "Anne by the Grace of God Queen of Great Britain, France and Ireland". The roses and plumes on the reverse record that this coin was struck with metal from mines in Wales and the West of England.
Obverse Description
Bust of Anne left; around, ANNA DEI GRATIA
Reverse Description
Crowned shields - with arms of England,Scotland, Ireland and France forming a cross shape with the badge of the Star of the Garter at the centre; between shields, roses and plumes; around, MAG BR FRA ET HIB REG 1705, the date being divided by a crown.
Edge Description
Diagonal milling ///
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
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Date Issued
1705 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
21 mm (Outside Diameter), 2.984 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 3594 Pages
