Lot 1175
Great Britain. Half Guinea, 1714. Queen Anne, After Union reverse. S-3575; Fr-323; KM-527. Last year of issue for this short-lived type, for Anne died in 1714 and Parliament had to pass an act of succession as all her children had passed away before she did; this led to the creation of the new House of Hanover in this same year. The new monarch was intended to be another woman, the Princess Sophia, but she too died suddenly in 1714 and the throne passed to her son, who became George I of England as well as Prince Elector of the Holy Roman Empire. This is therefore an intriguing year for the coinage. Also here in this piece we have a coin of very rare grade, as few Mint State half guineas of this reign have survived. This charming coin has superb eye-appeal, a bold strike, and brilliant satiny luster. Struck from lightly clashed dies. Catalogues in the Spink guide for £1,400 in EF grade. To be fair, this coin would be called Good EF in the UK. PCGS graded MS-61.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,250.
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