Anne (1702-14), silver Pre-Union Halfcrown, 1703, plain below first draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, ANNA.DEI. GRATIA., rev. Pre-Union crowned cruciform shields, seven strings to Irish harp, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, .MAG: BR: FRA. ET. HIB: REG:, edge inscribed in raised letters of upright orientation to obverse, .+ DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO. REGNI. TERTIO, weight 14.96g (Bull 1357 R4; ESC 568 R4; C&R 578 R4; S.3579). Toned, a number of light surface marks and nicks both sides, struck slightly off-centre, otherwise about very fine and very rare.
Provenance:
Bought from Noble Investments plc. 4th October 2005.