The Queen Anne 1707 Silver Twopence, a historically notable piece struck in the year of the most significant constitutional transformation in British history, the Union of England and Scotland. Minted in sterling silver to the exacting standards of the Royal Mint, this coin reflects the artistry and ambition of a newly united kingdom under Queen Anne, the last of the Stuart monarchs.

The obverse bears the bust of Queen Anne facing left, encircled by the Latin legend “ANNA DEI GRATIA”, affirming her reign by divine right. The reverse is adorned with a simple yet dignified crowned “2” to denote its value, flanked by the royal titles and the date 1707, set within a delicately beaded border. Its modest size, embodies the meticulous attention to detail that defined early eighteenth-century coinage.

Produced during a momentous year that saw the creation of the Kingdom of Great Britain, the Queen Anne Twopence forms part of both circulating and Maundy issues, often distributed as royal gifts in Maundy Thursday ceremonies. Survival from this period is rare, with most examples having succumbed to the passage of time and centuries of circulation. Exquisite pieces such as this, displaying strong detail and original mint brilliance, remain highly desired by connoisseurs seeking a direct connection to the pivotal legacy of Queen Anne and the birth of modern Britain.

This Silver Twopence stands not only as a fragment of daily life from an era of monumental change, but also as an enduring monument to the masterful skills and regal heritage upheld by The Royal Mint since the dawn of the eighteenth century.