Anne (1702-14), silver Pre-Union Shilling, 1702, plumes reverse, first draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, ANNA. DEI. GRATIA., first stop weak, rev. crowned cruciform Pre-Union shields, six strings to Irish harp, plumes in angles, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, J type 1 and letter O type zero, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, .MAG BR. FRA ET. HIB REG., weight 5.97g (Bull 1386; ESC 1129; C&R 603 R2; S.3584). Attractively toned, black flaw on rear of neck, otherwise practically extremely fine.
Provenance:
Ex Slaney Collection, Part One, Spink Coin Auction 163, 15th May 2003, lot 178.
The plumes reverse indicate that this coin is made from silver sourced from mining companies associated with Wales.