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5 Guineas - George II Young portrait
| Gold (.9167) | 41.9 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George II (1727-1760) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1729-1741 |
| Value | 5 Guineas (5.25) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 41.9 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#13101 |
|---|---|
| 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 29·
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
Inscribed with regnal year in words
Lettering: TERTIO
Comment
The five guineas was struck at 8.9 to the pound troy, giving a standard weight of 1 31/89 troy ounce (647.2 grains).1729 E.I.C. issue struck from gold supplied by the East India Company.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Guineas - George II (Young 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, the British colonies in North America, particularly the Southern colonies, relied heavily on the slave trade to support their agricultural economy. The 5 Guineas coin was a valuable and widely accepted form of currency that was used to purchase enslaved Africans, who were then brought to the colonies to work on plantations. This coin played a significant role in the transatlantic slave trade, which was a tragic and regrettable chapter in human history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1729 E.I.C. | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1741 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Guineas - George II (Young portrait) 1729-1741 coin.
