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SH 1708 - Obv. |
SH 1708 - Rev. |
1708 Shilling 3rd bust Obv. Very slight *Hay-marking on Anne's cheek.
* Hay-marking - (A possible explanation !) Coins of this period were minted on a screw press.
The planchet or coin blank was hot so as to take a strong "strike" fully. It is thought that
following minting, the coins were dropped onto a pile of hay to cool. Sometimes, the pile of
hay would get so hot that some of the hay would ignite. The burning hay could sometimes
leave permanent marks (small black pits) in the coin.
** Another explanation given is that light filing was done (leaving striations) so as to reduce
the silver weight in order that the coin did not weight MORE than it should for metal content.
Hay-marking is commonly seen on coins from Charles II (1660's) to George I (1727).
Rev. Plain in angles.
Grade: Choice EF+ Obv. Light toning around legend. Rev. Brightish with a hint of tone.
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