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5 Guineas - Charles II 2nd bust
| Gold (.917) | 41.94 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1660-1685) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1678-1684 |
| Value | 5 Guineas |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 41.94 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#12944 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields around interlinked C's with sceptres bearing national emblems in angles, divided date above, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB· REX·16 79·
Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland
Engraver: John Roettier
Edge
Regnal year in Latin
Lettering: TRICESIMO PRIMO
Translation: Thirty first
Comment
Obverse die varieties:Sp#3331, KM#444.1 (1678-84) Second laureate bust, rounded truncation;
Sp#3332, KM#444.2 (1680-84) Similar, elephant and castle below bust.
The five guineas was struck at 8 9/10 to the pound troy, giving a standard weight of 1 31/89 troy ounce (647.2 grains).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Guineas - Charles II (2nd bust) coin is that it was used as a means of payment for the British East India Company's transactions in India. The coin was first introduced in 1678 and was widely used by the company until the early 19th century. Its value was equivalent to 5 pounds sterling, which made it a popular choice for large transactions. The coin's use in India was so widespread that it became known as the "India Guinea."
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1679 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Guineas - Charles II (2nd bust) 1678-1684 coin.
