5 Guineas - Anne pre-union shields (1705–1706)
| Country | England (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1705–1706 |
| Denomination | 5 Guineas |
| Face value | £5.25 |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Gold (.917) (917/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 41.900g · 1.2353 t oz |
| Diameter | 37.0mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Regnal year in Latin: Regnal year in Latin / QVARTO |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 3560 |
Draped bust of Queen Anne left, legend around.
ANNA · DEI GRATIA ·
Crowned cruciform shields around central rose with sceptres bearing national emblems in angles (clockwise: globus cruciger, thistle, fleur-de-lis, harp), divided date above, legend around. Note: pre-Union design with the following shields clockwise: three leopards of England; rampant lion in tressure of Scotland; three fleurs-de-lis of France; Celtic Harp of Ireland.
MAG BR·FRA ET·HIB REG·17 05·
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The 1705 5 Guineas - Anne pre-union shields is a circulating 5 guineas coin issued from 1705 to 1706, struck in 91.7% gold. It weighs 41.9g and measures 37mm across. Reverse design: Crowned cruciform shields around central rose with sceptres bearing national emblems in angles (clockwise: globus cruciger, thistle, fleur-de-lis, harp), divided date above, legend around. Note: pre-Union design with the following shields clockwise: three leopards of England; rampant lion in tressure of Scotland; three fleurs-de-lis of France; Celtic Harp of Ireland.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1705 5 Guineas - Anne pre-union shields worth?
No verified sale of the 1705 5 Guineas - Anne pre-union shields has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £3,834 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1705 5 Guineas - Anne pre-union shields?
Check the weight 41.9g and diameter 37mm and the metal (91.7% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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