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5 Guineas - William III 1st bust
| Gold (.917) | 41.94 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | William III (1694-1702) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1699-1700 |
| 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 | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#12976 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields around central Nassau lion with sceptres bearing national emblems in angles, divided date above, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB REX·16 99·
Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland
Edge
Regnal year in Latin
Lettering: UNDECIMO
Translation: Eleventh
Comment
Obverse die varieties:Sp#3454, Sp#505.1 (1699-1700) Conjoined laureate busts right;
Sp#3455, Sp#505.2 (1699 only) Similar, elephant and castle below busts.
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 - William III (1st bust) 1699-1700 coin is that it was minted during a time when the British currency was transitioning from the traditional silver-based system to a gold-based system. This coin, made of .917 gold, was one of the first gold coins to be widely circulated in England and helped pave the way for the modern gold standard.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1699 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Guineas - William III (1st bust) 1699-1700 coin.
