AU58 Anne (1702-14), silver Pre-Union Shilling, 1702, first 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., 6.01g (Bull 1385; ESC 1128; C&R 602 R; S.3583). Toned, nick on rear of neck and one behind in field, has been graded by NGC as AU58.

NGC certification 5880764-008.

We note NGC have graded 12 pieces of which only 4 are finer as of February 2021. PCGS have only graded one piece which is equal grade to the present offering.

Provenance:
Ex Davissons, Cold Spring, Minnesota, Auction 10, 30th April 1998, lot 266.
Ex Colin Adams, Collection of Halfcrowns, Spink Coin Auction 177, 1st December 2005, lot 572.
(£700-800)