½ Guinea - Anne 1707-1714 front ½ Guinea - Anne 1707-1714 back
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½ Guinea - Anne

 
Gold (.9167) 4.2 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Anne (1707-1714)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1707-1714
Value
½ Guinea (21⁄40)
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Weight
4.2 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#13069
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star with sceptres bearing national emblems in angles, divided date above, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MAG· BRI·FR· ET·HIB· REG·17 14·

Translation: Queen of Great Britain France and Ireland

Engraver: Johann Ochs

Edge

Milled

Comment

The half guinea was valued at 10 shillings 9 pence between 1698 and 1717, when it was devalued to 10 shillings 6 pence. These coins were struck at 89 to the pound troy, giving a standard weight of 12/89 troy ounce (64.7 grains).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Guinea coin from the United Kingdom, minted during the reign of Queen Anne (1707-1714), is that it was originally designed to be worth 10 shillings, but due to the rising value of gold, it was revalued to 11 shillings in 1717, making it one of the most valuable coins in circulation at the time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1713  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Guinea - Anne 1707-1714 coin.