Union of England and Scotland. 1 May 1707.
Ruler: Anne (1702-14)
Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown
Production date: AD 1707
Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 26 mm Diameter 26 mm Weight 3.17 g
Inscription present: Bust of Anne, facing left, crowned, lovelock on the right shoulder, in gown, collar, George, and star of the Garter; a bow of ribband on the left shoulder fastens a mantle, which passes behind.
Inscription present: The British shield within the Garter, crowned, and between branches of palm and laurel, supported upon a pedestal marked with the double cypher of A R. On the one side is the Lion with a shield bearing a rose and a thistle united, and on the other the Unicorn with the Union shield. All these are placed on a pedestal decorated with two sceptres in saltire, and from which are suspended the collar and George of the Garter.
Accession number: CM.M.236-R
Primary reference Number: 227735
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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