Anne (1702-14), silver Post-Union Sixpence, 1707, with Pre-Union reverse legend, draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, ANNA.DEI. GRATIA., rev. Post-Union crowned cruciform shields, eight 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., weight 2.90g (Bull 1452 R2; ESC 1587A R2; C&R 651 R2; S.3619). Toned fine and extremely rare, the only example we have seen.
Provenance:
Ex Alfred Bole Collection, Dix Noonan and Webb, 29th September 2010, lot 1712.
Ex A. H. Baldwin Fixed Price List, Winter 2010, item BM082.