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½ Guinea - George III 6th 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 | 1801-1803 |
| 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 | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#27969 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of arms within garter, legend around, divided date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE·
BRITANNIARUM REX FIDEI DEFENSOR
18 01
Translation:
Shame on he who thinks evil of it
King of the Britains Defender of the Faith
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 (6th portrait) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic change in the United Kingdom. The early 19th century saw a shift from the traditional gold standard to a gold-silver standard, which led to the introduction of coins like the ½ Guinea, which were made of a gold-silver alloy. This change was prompted by the need to address the shortage of gold coins in circulation and to make gold coins more accessible to the general population. The ½ Guinea coin was a result of this shift and was widely used in trade and commerce during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1801 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1803 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (6th portrait) 1801-1803 coin.
