1 Shilling - Anne 2nd bust
Features
| Issuer |
England
(United Kingdom)  |
|---|---|
| Queen |
Anne (1702-1714)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1703-1705 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 6.0 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 13061 |
| References | Sp# 3586-9 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes). Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). |
Obverse
Second draped bust of Queen Anne left, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ANNA·DEI· GRATIA·
VIGO·
Translation: Anne by the Grace of God
Engraver: John Croker
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star, divided date above, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB REG·1703·
Translation: Queen of Great Britain France and Ireland
Comments
Coins with 'VIGO' below the bust were struck with silver captured from a Spanish treasure fleet returning from America in Vigo Bay, northern Spain, in October 1702.
The standard weight of this coin was 6/31 troy ounce or 92.9 grains.
Obverse and reverse die varieties:
Sp#3586; KM#517.1 (1703) 'VIGO' below bust;
Sp#3587; KM#517.2 (1704-5) No 'VIGO' below bust, plain angles;
Sp#3588; KM#517.3 (1704-5) Plumes in angles;
Sp#3589; KM#517.4 (1705-7) Roses and plumes in angles.
Only pre-Union issues are listed here, see UK catalogue for post-Union issues.
The standard weight of this coin was 6/31 troy ounce or 92.9 grains.
Obverse and reverse die varieties:
Sp#3586; KM#517.1 (1703) 'VIGO' below bust;
Sp#3587; KM#517.2 (1704-5) No 'VIGO' below bust, plain angles;
Sp#3588; KM#517.3 (1704-5) Plumes in angles;
Sp#3589; KM#517.4 (1705-7) Roses and plumes in angles.
Only pre-Union issues are listed here, see UK catalogue for post-Union issues.
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | References | Frequency | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 1703 VIGO | 
|
$ 890 | $ 3600 | KM# 517.1Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). |
VIGO below bust | 52% | |||||||||
| 1704 | KM# 517.2Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). |
plain angles | 9% | ||||||||||||
| 1704 | KM# 517.3Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). |
plumes in angles | 4% | ||||||||||||
| 1705 | KM# 517.2Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). |
plain angles | 4% | ||||||||||||
| 1705 |
|
KM# 517.3Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). |
plumes in angles | 0% | |||||||||||
| 1705 | KM# 517.4Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). |
roses & plumes in angles | 39% | ||||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 80
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Bullion value: USD 12.25
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Actual silver weight: 0.178 oz
Current silver price: 68.63 USD/oz (see silver price 
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