ANNE HALF CROWN 1703-1714 |
Anne Half Crown 1702-1707 (Obverse 1, Reverse 1) |
There is only one obverse and two different reverses issued for the half crown 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 Half Crown 1707-1714 (Obverse 1, Reverse 2) |
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1703-1714 Silver, 14.9 grams, 34mm Diameter. |
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Roses and Plumes, & Plumes |
Position of VIGO & E Mark |
The Treaty Of Union |
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Before the Union |
After the Union |
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From a private collection |
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