Lot 376
Anne (1702-14), Halfcrown, 1708, second draped bust facing left, legend reads ANNA DEI GRATIA, toothed border both sides.
Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens and Medallions | 111
Auction: 5 July 2023 at 09:50 BST
Description
Anne (1702-14), Halfcrown, 1708, second draped bust facing left, legend reads ANNA DEI GRATIA, toothed border both sides. Rev, inverted die axis, post-union crowned cruciform shields, seven strings to Irish harp, plain in angles, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, legend reads MAG BRI FR ET HIB REG., edge inscription +.DECVS.ET. TVTAMEN. .ANNO. REGNI. SEPTIMO (S.3604; Bull.1366; ESC 577; MCE.940). Olive blue tone accentuated by original mint gold blossom across the surfaces. Portrait well struck up, some faint haymarking, the reverse well defined with few carbon streaks both sides. Extremely fine.
Ex. Slaney Collection, Part II, Spink, 14th May 2015, lot 485 Purchased Baldwin, 1941, 12/6d, with an old ticket outlining the aforementioned.
