Description
Anne (1702-1714), Halfcrown, 1708, Edinburgh, E below draped bust left, toothed border surrounding both sides, legend reads ANNA DEI GRATIA. Rev, crowned cruciform shields, six strings to Irish harp, legend surrounding MAG BRI FR ET HIB REG, edge inscription *DECVS ET TVTAMEN ANNO REGNI SEPTIMO (S.3605; Bull.1382; ESC.576). Light blue-grey cabinet toning, some pleasing details in portrait, few light obverse adjustment marks, legends legible both sides. Good very fine, lustrous, well provenanced.
Ex. Lingford collection with a ticket in his hand.
