Anne (1702-14), Guinea, 1710, third draped bust left, legend reads ANNA DEI GRATIA, toothed outer border both sides. Rev, crowned cruciform post-union emblematic shields, sceptres in angles, garter star at centre, date either side of crown over English shield, MAG BRI FR ET HIB REG surrounds, edge grained, (S.3574; EGC.474; MCE 222). Some light hairlines, lustrous mint bloom with a proficient portrait of the Queen, slightly softly struck in the centre. Rev, pleasing rendition of the coat of arms. Encapsulated and graded by NGC as Mint state 62. Extremely fine, beautiful tone, pleasing.
NGC certification : 1877725-003.
Ex. St James's Auction 28, 24th June 2014, lot 202.