5 Guineas - Charles II 2nd bust (1678–1684)
| Country | England (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1678–1684 |
| Denomination | 5 Guineas |
| Face value | £5.25 |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Gold (.917) (917/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 41.940g · 1.2365 t oz |
| Diameter | 37.0mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Regnal year in Latin: Regnal year in Latin / TRICESIMO PRIMO |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Obv. artist | John (Jan) Roettiers |
| Rev. artist | John (Jan) Roettiers |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 3331 |
Second laureate bust of King Charles II right, legend around. Note: rounded truncation
CAROLVS·II· DEI·GRATIA
Crowned cruciform shields around interlinked C's with sceptres bearing national emblems in angles, divided date above, legend around.
MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB· REX·16 79·
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The 1678 5 Guineas - Charles II 2nd bust is a circulating 5 guineas coin issued from 1678 to 1684, struck in 91.7% gold. It weighs 41.94g and measures 37mm across. Reverse design: Crowned cruciform shields around interlinked C's 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 1678 5 Guineas - Charles II 2nd bust worth?
No verified sale of the 1678 5 Guineas - Charles II 2nd bust has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £3,838 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1678 5 Guineas - Charles II 2nd bust?
Check the weight 41.94g 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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