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½ Guinea - William and Mary 2nd busts
| Gold (.917) | 4.19 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | William III, Mary II (1689-1694) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1690-1694 |
| Value | ½ Guinea |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 4.19 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#53613 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Second crowned quartered shield of arms, divided date above, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAG·BR·FR·ET·HIB·REX·ET·REGINA·16 92·
Translation: King and Queen of Great Britain France and Ireland
Comment
These coins were 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 William and Mary's reign is that it was the first coin to feature the iconic "Britannia" design on its reverse side, which has since become a symbol of British currency and a popular image on coins and other collectibles.
