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½ Guinea - George II
| Gold (.9167) | 4.2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George II (1727-1760) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1728-1739 |
| 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 | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#13095 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned Royal shield of arms
NOTE: Modified shield variety exists
Script: Latin
Lettering: ·M·B·F·ET·H·REX·F·D·B·ET·L·D·S·R·I·A·T·ET·E·17 28
Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland Defender of the Faith Duke of Brunswick and Lüneburg Arch-Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire
Comment
The half guinea was 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 is that it was used as a means of payment for the British military during the Napoleonic Wars. The coin was valued at 10 shillings, which was equivalent to a soldier's daily wage, making it a convenient and practical form of payment for military personnel.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1728 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Guinea - George II 1728-1739 coin.
