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2 Guineas - George II Intermediate portrait
| Gold (.9167) | 16.8 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George II (1727-1760) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1739-1740 |
| Value | 2 Guineas (2.1) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 16.8 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#13117 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
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 40·
Translation: King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, Duke of Brunswick and Lueneburg, Arch Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire
Engraver: John Croker
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The two guineas was struck at 22¼ to the pound troy, giving a standard weight of 48/89 troy ounce (258.9 grains).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Guineas - George II (Intermediate portrait) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in the British monetary system. The coin was minted in 1739-1740, just a few years after the introduction of the gold standard in 1732, which replaced the previous silver standard. This change in monetary policy had a significant impact on the value of coins like the 2 Guineas, which was now worth twice its previous value. Additionally, the coin features an intermediate portrait of King George II, which was used during a brief period in the 1730s before being replaced by a different design. This makes the coin a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1739 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1740 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Guineas - George II (Intermediate portrait) 1739-1740 coin.
