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½ Guinea - William III early harp
1695 year| Gold (.917) | 4.19 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | William III (1694-1702) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1695 |
| 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#27953 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields around central Nassau lion with sceptres bearing national emblems in angles, divided date above, legend around.
Note: early harp
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB REX·16 95·
Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland
Edge
Diagonal reeding
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 - William III (early harp) 1695 coin is that it was minted during a time when the guinea was a widely used denomination in England and its colonies. In fact, it was the first gold coin to be minted with a value of 30 shillings, which was a significant amount at the time. The coin's design features a crowned bust of King William III on the obverse and a harp on the reverse, which was a symbol of Ireland. The coin's mintage was relatively low, with only 2,400 coins produced, making it a rare and valuable collector's item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1695 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Guinea - William III (early harp) 1695 coin.
