| ANNE SIXPENCE 1703-1711 |
| Anne Sixpence 1703-1705 (Obverse 1, Reverse 1) |
| There are two different obverse and four different reverses issued for the sixpences of the Anne reign. Some however have different issue marks in angles on the reverses. Roses & Plumes - silver from "Company for smelting down lead with Pitcole and Seacole" Plumes - silver from Wales. Coins with VIGO below bust indicate that they were struck using silver captured from Spanish ships at Vigo bay. Coins with E or E* below bust indicate that they were made in Edinburgh. The obverse was by John Croker and the Edinburgh obverse by a Scottish engraver. |
| Anne Sixpence 1705-1707 (Obverse 1, Reverse 2) |
| Anne Sixpence 1707-1711 (Obverse 1, Reverse 3) |
| Anne Sixpence 1707 (Obverse 1, Reverse 4) |
| Anne Sixpence 1711 (Obverse 1, Reverse 5) |
| Courtesy of CNG www.cngcoins.com |
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| 1703-1711 Silver, 3 grams, 21mm Diameter. |
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| Roses and Plumes, & Plumes |
| Position of VIGO & E Mark |
1705 saw the Treaty of Union between Scotland
and England. So instead of having separate shields
the shields of Scotland and england were merged.
and England. So instead of having separate shields
the shields of Scotland and england were merged.
| The Treaty Of Union |
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| Before the Union |
| After the Union |
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| From a private collection |
| Courtesy of Clive www.historiccoinage.com |
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