5 Guineas - Anne post-union shields (1706)
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1706 |
| Denomination | 5 Guineas |
| Face value | £5.25 |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) (917/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 41.900g · 1.2349 t oz |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
Draped bust of Queen Anne left, legend around.
Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star with sceptres bearing national emblems in angles, divided date above, legend around.
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The 1706 5 Guineas - Anne post-union shields is a circulating 5 guineas coin, struck in 91.67% gold. It weighs 41.9g. Reverse design: Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star with sceptres bearing national emblems in angles, divided date above, legend around.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1706 5 Guineas - Anne post-union shields worth?
No verified sale of the 1706 5 Guineas - Anne post-union shields has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £3,712 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1706 5 Guineas - Anne post-union shields?
Check the weight 41.9g and the metal (91.67% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
