5 Guineas - Anne pre-union shields
| Gold (.917) | 41.9 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Anne (1702-1714) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1705-1706 |
| Value | 5 Guineas |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 41.9 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#182052 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields around central rose with sceptres bearing national emblems in angles (clockwise: globus cruciger, thistle, fleur-de-lis, harp), divided date above, legend around.
Note: pre-Union design with the following shields clockwise: three leopards of England; rampant lion in tressure of Scotland; three fleurs-de-lis of France; Celtic Harp of Ireland.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAG BR·FRA ET·HIB REG·17 05·
Translation: Queen of Great Britain France and Ireland (Magnae Britanniae Franciae et Hiberniae Regina)
Edge
Regnal year in Latin
Lettering: QVARTO
Translation: Fourth (year of reign)
Comment
These coins were struck at 8 9/10 to the pound troy, giving a standard weight of 1 31/89 troy ounce (647.2 grains).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).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Guineas - Anne (pre-union shields) coin is that it was minted during a time when the guinea was still a widely used denomination in the British Empire. The guinea was equivalent to 21 shillings, or about £1.05 in today's currency. This coin was also made of gold, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time, and it weighed 41.9 grams, making it a substantial and valuable coin. Additionally, the coin features a unique design, with the pre-union shields on the reverse side, which sets it apart from other coins minted during this time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1705 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Guineas - Anne (pre-union shields) 1705-1706 coin.
