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5 Guineas - William III 2nd bust
1701 year| 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 |
| Year | 1701 |
| 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#12977 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
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·17 01·
Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland
Edge
Regnal year in Latin
Lettering: + DECVS • ET • TVTAMEN • ANNO REGNI • DECIMO • TERTIO +
Translation:
An ornament and a safeguard
Thirteenth 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 - William III (2nd bust) 1701 coin is that it was minted during a time when the guinea was still a widely used denomination in England and the British Empire. The guinea was equivalent to 21 shillings, or about £1.05 in modern-day currency. This coin was also made of gold, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time, and it weighed 41.94 grams, making it a substantial and valuable coin. Additionally, the coin features an image of King William III on one side and a crowned shield on the other, which symbolizes the power and authority of the British monarchy during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1701 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (2nd bust) 1701 coin.
