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½ Guinea - George III 5th 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 | 1787-1800 |
| Value | ½ Guinea (21⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 4.2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 0.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#13157 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 56% |
Reverse
Crowned quartered shield of arms in the shape of a spade, legend around, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·M·B·F·ET·H·REX·F·D·B·ET·L·D·S·R·I·A·T·ET·E·
1793
Unabridged legend: Magnae Britanniae Franciae et Hiberniae Rex Fidei Defensor Brunsviciensis et Luneburgen-sis Dux, Sacri Romani Imperii Archi-Thesaurarius 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: Lewis Pingo
Comment
House of Hanover (1714-1901), George III (1760-1820), Gold half-guinea.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 (5th portrait) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic change in the United Kingdom. The coin was introduced in 1787, just a few years after the end of the American Revolutionary War, which had a significant impact on the British economy. The coin's value was set at 10 shillings, which was a significant amount at the time, and it was used widely in trade and commerce. Despite the economic challenges of the time, the coin remained in circulation until 1800, when it was replaced by a new coin with a different design. This coin is now a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1787 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1788 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1791 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1793 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1796 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1797 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (5th portrait) 1787-1800 coin.
