Queen Anne proof shilling 1707

This silver shilling, minted in 1707, is a proof coin, a test strike made by the Royal Mint to ensure the quality of the die. The coin depicts Queen Anne in profile, with her hair styled in a bun and a ribbon tied around her forehead. The inscription reads "ANNA DEI GRATIA", Latin for "Anne by the Grace of God". The coin was designed by the English medalist John Croker, a highly skilled artist of the time. This coin is part of a collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City.