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5 Guineas – United Kingdom

Standard circulation coins
Context
Years: 1729–1741
Ruler: George II
Currency:
(1158—1970)
Demonetized: Yes
Material
Diameter: 37 mm
Weight: 41.9 g
Gold weight: 38.41 g
Shape: Round
Composition: 91.67% Gold
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Coin alignment
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard571
Numista: #13101
Value
Bullion value: $6040.39

Obverse

Inscription:
GEORGVS·II· DEI·GRATIA·

E.I.C
Script: Latin
Engraver: John Croker

Reverse

Inscription:
M·B·F·ET·H·REX·F·D·B·ET·L·D·S·R·I·A·T·ET·E·1729·
Script: Latin
Engraver: John Croker

Edge

Inscribed with regnal year in words
Legend:
TERTIO

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
1729
1729Proof
1729E.I.C.
1731
1735
1738
1741

Series: 1729 United Kingdom circulation coins

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