England and Great Britain · Anne (1702–1714)
Grande-Bretagne Quatre pence — Anne, second buste, petite couronne (1705–1709)
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About this coin
A larger portrait with upward rear curls distinguishes the second bust.
Obverse
The draped queen faces left with the revised, larger face.
Script: Latin
Lettering
ANNA DEI GRATIA
Translation
Anne, by the grace of God.
Reverse
The crowned numeral 4 divides the date.
Script: Latin
Lettering
MAG BRI FR ET HIB REX
4
Translation
Queen of Great Britain, France and Ireland.
Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint at the Tower of London.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
No mintmark
Identification and varieties
Only recorded dates are listed. Early small silver served both monetary use and Maundy distributions; a separate ceremonial finish is not assumed.
Measurements
Approximate standard; surviving specimens vary.
Years, mintmarks and variants
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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1705 | London (Tower) | None | Dated issue | |||
| 1706 | London (Tower) | None | Dated issue | |||
| 1708 | London (Tower) | None | Dated issue | |||
| 1709 | London (Tower) | None | Dated issue |