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5 Guineas - Anne post-union shields
1706 year| Gold (.9167) | 41.9 g | - |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Anne (1707-1714) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1706 |
| Value | 5 Guineas (5.25) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 41.9 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#52720 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star with sceptres bearing national emblems in angles, divided date above, legend around.
Note: post-Union design with halved shields for England & Scotland
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAG· BRI·FR· ET·HIB· REG
·17 06·
Translation: Queen of Great Britain France and Ireland
Edge
Regnal year in words
Lettering: QVINTO
Comment
The five guineas was valued at 107 shillings 6 pence (£5 7s 6d) between 1698 and 1717, when it was devalued to 105 shillings (£5 5s). These coins were struck at 8.9 to the pound troy, giving a standard weight of 1 31/89 troy ounce (647.2 grains).Although the Acts of Union with Scotland were completed by the Union with England Act passed in 1707 by the Parliament of Scotland, the Union with Scotland Act was passed by the Parliament of England in 1706 which explains the issue date of this coin.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Guineas - Anne (post-union shields) 1706 coin is that it was minted during the reign of Queen Anne, who was the last monarch of the House of Stuart and the first queen to rule in her own right, without a king.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1706 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Guineas - Anne (post-union shields) 1706 coin.
