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½ Guinea - George III 4th 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 | 1775-1786 |
| 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#13153 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Ornate 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 86
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 (4th portrait) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the United Kingdom. The coin was minted from 1775 to 1786, a period that saw the American Revolutionary War, the Declaration of Independence, and the establishment of the United States as an independent nation. Despite these significant events, the coin still bears the image of King George III, reflecting the continued influence of the British monarchy during this time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1777 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1785 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1786 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Guinea - George III (4th portrait) 1775-1786 coin.
