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Unique ID: HESH-0E7527
Object type certainty: Certain
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A Gold Guinea of Queen Anne (1702-1714) dated / struck in 1713.
Obv: Draped bust of Queen Anne (third issue/ bust) facing left
ANNA DEI GRATIA
Rev: Crowned cruciform of shields, sceptres in angles
MAG BRI FR ET HIB REG 1713
Edge: Milled
Weight 8.19 grams, Diameter: 18.91mm, Die Axis 6
Condition: Fine / slightly worn- one edge bent
Reference:
Seaby: 3574
This coin was found near to another coin; a Guinea of George I (see record: HESH-0DEFC1). They were reported as potential treasure / treasure trove by the finder. However, there was not enough evidence to suggest that these coins were deposisted together in the ground at the same time and that at the time of discovery they were not both more than 300 years old. As such they do not qualify as Treasure under the 1996 Act (see paragragh 7 of the Treasure Act Code of Practice) and do not qualify as Treasure Trove as they could not be proven to be a group deliberately hidden with the intention of recovery.
George I Guinea details here:
This is a find of note and has been designated: County / local importance
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1713
Quantity: 1
Weight: 8.19 g
Diameter: 18.91 mm
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Other reference: SMS Entry Form: SHRMS: E.00280
Primary material: Gold
Manufacture method: Milled
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Guinea (gold)
Ruler/issuer: Anne of Great Britain
Mint or issue place: London
Category: Modern
Type: Guinea: Anne (S 3562 - 3563, 3570 - 3574)
Obverse description: Draped bust of Queen Anne (third issue/ bust) facing left
Obverse inscription: ANNA DEI GRATIA
Reverse description: Crowned cruciform of shields, sceptres in angles
Reverse inscription: MAG BRI FR ET HIB REG 1713
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
No references cited so far.