Anne (1702-14), silver Post-Union Sixpence, 1711, draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, ANNA.DEI. GRATIA., all stops weak, rev. Post-Union crowned cruciform later shields, five strings to Irish harp, large lis in French arms, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, .MAG BRI. FR ET. HIB REG., weight 3.01g (Bull 1461; ESC 1596A; C&R 663; S.3619). Attractively toned, though struck a little off-centre, a very pleasing extremely fine.
Provenance:
Ex Richard Cyril Lockett, milled collection, Sotheby, 28th April 1927 lot 140 part.
Ex St James Auction 17, 26th May 2011, lot 153.