AU50 | Anne (1702-14), silver Halfcrown, 1703, plain below first draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, ANNA.DEI. GRATIA., rev. Pre-Union crowned cruciform shields, seven strings to Irish harp, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, .MAG: BR: FRA. ET. HIB: REG: edge inscribed in raised letters of upright orientation to obverse, .+ DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO. REGNI. TERTIO (Bull 1357 R4; ESC 568 R4; C&R 578 R4; S.3579). Toned, a number of light surface marks, has been graded by NGC as AU50, a very rare variety.

The Latin legends translate as "Anne by the grace of God" on obverse, and on the reverse "Queen of Great Britain, France and Ireland."

Provenance:
Ex Heritage, Chicago International Coin Fair,26th April 2012, lot 24560.

(£3,000-£4,000)