Anne (1702-14), gold Half-Guinea, 1712. Post-Union, draped bust left, legend surrounding, ANNA.DEI. GRATIA. toothed border around rim both sides, rev. Post-Union crowned cruciform shields, scepters in angles, garter star at center, date either side of top crown.MAG BRI. FR ET. HIB REG. weight 4.21g (Schneider -; MCE 235; S 3575; Fr 323; KM 527). Brilliant, one red spot at G of obverse legend, otherwise a pleasing example, in PCGS holder graded AU 58, Pop 1; the only finest example graded at both services. The only other slabbed example is an NGC EF 45. Estimated Value $5,000
Ex Spink Coin Auction, 12th November 2003, lot 44.
Ex F R Kuenker, Germany, Auction 100, 21st June 2005, lot 158.
PCGS certification 34313082.