Great Britain · Anne (1702–1714)
Great Britain Shilling — Anne, Second Bust, Post-Union (1707–1708)
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About this coin
The second portrait continues with the post-Union combined shields. Edinburgh dies show distinctive date figures and harp details.
Obverse
The second bust faces left; Edinburgh pieces bear E or E*.
Script: Latin
Lettering
ANNA DEI GRATIA
Translation
Anne, by the grace of God.
Reverse
Combined English and Scottish arms appear in the crowned shields around the Garter star.
Script: Latin
Lettering
MAG BR FRA ET HIB REG
Translation
Queen of Great Britain, France and Ireland.
Mints and mintmarks
E and E* identify Edinburgh. Unmarked issues were struck in London.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
E; E*; roses and plumes; none.
Identification and varieties
London-style and locally prepared dies were both used at Edinburgh. The table distinguishes recorded die features without assigning a new mint to each reverse style.
Measurements
Approximate standard; surviving specimens vary.
Years, mintmarks and variants
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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1707 | Edinburgh | E | Wide shields; wide O | |||
| 1707 | Edinburgh | E | Proof; plain edge | |||
| 1707 | Edinburgh | E | Narrow shields; wide O | |||
| 1707 | Edinburgh | E | Local reverse; six-string harp | |||
| 1707 | Edinburgh | E | Local reverse; earlier harp | |||
| 1707 | Edinburgh | E* | Wide shields; London-style reverse | |||
| 1707 | Edinburgh | E* | Narrow shields; flawed O | |||
| 1707 | Edinburgh | E* | Narrow shields; no obverse stops | |||
| 1707 | Edinburgh | E* | Narrow shields; uncertain G stop | |||
| 1707 | Edinburgh | E* | Wide shields; 45-degree alignment | |||
| 1707 | Edinburgh | E* | Local reverse; crescent harp | |||
| 1708 | London (Tower) | Roses and plumes | Dated issue | |||
| 1708 | London (Tower) | None | Plain angles | |||
| 1708 | Edinburgh | E | Second bust | |||
| 1708 | Edinburgh | E* | Local reverse; overdated figures | |||
| 1708 | Edinburgh | E* | Reversed-Z 1; rayless star | |||
| 1708 | Edinburgh | E* | J-shaped 1; rayless star | |||
| 1708 | Edinburgh | E* | Reversed-Z 1; rayed star |