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2 Guineas - George II Older 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 | 1748-1753 |
| 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#82846 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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 48·
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: 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 (Older portrait) coin is that it was used as a means of payment for the purchase of slaves in the British colonies during the 18th century.
