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½ Guinea - George III 2nd portrait
| Gold (.9167) | 4.2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1764-1775 |
| 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#13149 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Orante crowned quartered 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 64
Unabridged legend: Magnae Britanniae Franciae Et Hiberniae Rex Fidei Defensor Brunsviciensis Et Lunebergen-sis Dux Sacri Romani Imperii Archi-Thesauriarus Et Elector
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
Engraver: John Tanner
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 - George III (2nd portrait) coin is that it was used as a means of payment for the British military during the American Revolutionary War. The coin was valued at 10 shillings and was used to pay soldiers and purchase supplies for the war effort.
