Stock No. 2870	Union of England and Scotland silver medal
Very decorative Queen Anne silver medal marking the union of England and Scotland. 1 May, 1707. Obverse: Bust of Queen Anne, left, hair tied in a knot at the top of the head, lovelock behind, in gown with straps on the shoulder and mantle. Legend: ANNA . D . G . MAG . BRI . FR . ET . HIB . REG. Reverse: Arms of Britain in a garnished shield; two infant genii support a crown above it and suspend the collar and George of the Garter below it. Underneath is a rose and a thistle upon one stalk to signify the union and upon a band, the motto SEMPER EADEM. (Always the same). See "Medallic Illustrations", volume II, page 297/114.

Condition :-Extremely Fine
Circa :- 1707
Size :- 1 inch (25.4 mm) diameter
There were at least two pairs of slightly differing dies employed to strike this small medal. It was probably intended to be used as a counter and the very emotive and attractive design was intended to underline the strength of the union. Since means of spreading news were limited in those days, the reigning monarch depended heavily on medals such as this one to make known whatever action he wished to publicise and so gain the support of the general public.

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