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½ Guinea - George II
| Gold (.9167) | 4.2 g | - |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George II (1727-1760) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1740-1746 |
| Value | ½ Guinea (21⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 4.2 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#84721 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned garnished shield of arms, divided date above, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: M • B • F • ET • H • REX •F • D • B • ET • L • D • S • R • I • A • T • ET • E • 17 46
Translation: King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, Duke of Brunswick and Lueneburg, 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 from George II's reign is that it was used as a means of exchange in the British colonies in North America, specifically in the 13 colonies that would eventually become the United States. The coin's value was equivalent to 10 shillings, and it was widely used in trade and commerce. Its presence in the colonies helped to establish a standardized system of currency, which would later become the basis for the American dollar.
