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½ Guinea - George I
| Gold (.9167) | 4.2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George I (1714-1727) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1715-1724 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#13076 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star with sceptres bearing national emblems in angles, divided date above, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRVN ET·L·DVX S·I·R·A·TH ET·EL
·17 18·
Translation: Duke of Brunswick and Lueneburg Arch-Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire
Engraver: Johann Ochs
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 George I (1715-1724), 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 1723. This made it one of the most valuable coins in circulation at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1717 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Guinea - George I 1715-1724 coin.
