Anne (1702-14), silver Pre-Union Shilling, 1704, plumes reverse, second draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, ANNA. DEI. GRATIA., rev. crowned cruciform Pre-Union shields, six strings to Irish harp, 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 5.94g (Bull 1390 R2; ESC 1133 R2; C&R 607 R4; S.3588). Attractively toned over full mint bloom, just a little weak on the high points, extremely fine and very rare, highly desirable.
Provenance:
Ex Martin Hughes Collection, Spink Coin Auction 139, 16th November 1999, lot 295.
The plumes reverse indicate that this coin is made from silver sourced from mining companies associated with Wales.