The 1708 Crown - Edinburgh Mint - Queen AnneQueen Anne Silver Crown, minted in 1708, one year after the formation of the United Kingdom of Great Britain. Under the bust is 'E' showing the coin was minted in Edinburgh which was then part of the new British coinage.
0.925 silver. Diameter 38.60mm and weighs 30.10g.
The coin's edge has the regnal year which in 1708 was SEPTIMO.
The coin shown is the SCBC 3600 with 'E' below the bust. There are some variations (see SCBC 3601 and 3602). Some 1708 coins are 1708/7 overdate (ie 1707 coins altered by the Mint to read 1708).
The Obverse, by John Croker, shows a bust of Queen Anne facing left. The Edinburgh mint mark 'E' is below the bust.The Reverse, by Johann Ochs, shows crowned cruciform shields. Dated 1708.
The edge shows the regnal date.
Image credit: M J Hughes Coins
Mintage: Not known
SCBC: 3600
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1708. See Coins and Events of 1708
Monarch/Ruler: Anne (1702-1714)
Category: Crowns. See more Crown coins
and see which Crown coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 1708 E Silver HALF CROWN Coin Queen Anne (1702-14) (14.83grams) ESC576 S3605 £ 309.99 |
 | Queen ANNE 1708. Edinburgh. Half crown £ 94.30 |
 | Queen Anne - 1708/7 E Crown - SEPTIMO £ 374.99 |
 | 1708 E Anne Silver Half Crown Coin - Edinburgh Mint £ 151.50 |
 | 1708 Silver HALF CROWN Coin Queen Anne (1702-14) (14.95grams) ESC577 S3604 £ 339.99 |
 | Queen Anne 1708 Post-Union Milled Silver Half Crown £ 140.00 |
 | 1708 Queen Anne Silver Crown Edinburgh Mint E Septimo Edge VF £ 1,123.59 |
 | Queen Anne Edinburgh Mint Silver Half Crown Coin Antique 1708 Fair Condition £ 185.00 |
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