Anne (1702-14), silver Post-Union Shilling, 1708, plumes reverse, third draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, ANNA. DEI. GRATIA., rev. crowned cruciform Post-Union wide shields, plumes in angles, seven 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 BRI. FR ET. HIB REG., weight 6.05g (Bull 1400; ESC 1148; C&R 625 R2; S.3611). Attractively toned, almost extremely fine.
Provenance:
Ex Martin Hughes Collection, Spink Coin Auction 139, 16th November 1999, lot 305
The plumes reverse indicate that this coin is made from silver sourced from mining companies associated with Wales.