1707 SILVER COIN 25.9g British (Approximately 245 were produced)

Type 3 (1707 1714): Silver; Diameter: 40 mm; Thickness: 2 mm; Weight: 25.9 grams; Coin die rotation ().  Cast.  Obverse: Full achievement of Royal arms used by Anne between 1707 and 1714; the following motto in a scroll: SEMPER EADEM (Always The Same).  Reverse:  Full achievement of arms of the Corporation of London, over a blank space for the brokers name and crossed cornucopia; above, the Lord Mayors fur cap and the following motto in a scroll: DOMINE DIRIGE NOS (Lord Lead Us).The Royal arms used by Anne changed in 1707 to reflect the Union with Scotland, which took effect on May 1, 1707.  This form of the Royal arms was used until the accession of George I in 1714.1707 also marks an important year in the development of the medals.  The original 1697 Act lapsed, and Parliament did not renew it.  Instead, parliament enacted completely new legislation that had one significant change: the number of admitted brokers was no longer restricted to 100.  However, the Court of Aldermen continued to limit the number of Jewish Brokers to twelve and required all brokers to carry a silver medal.  Brokers previously admitted under the 1697 Act had to take another oath under the bond.  They did not, however, r1707 Act and provide a new eceive new medals.
Maker:  Unknown. 
Approximately 245 were produced.