5 Guineas - George II Young portrait reverse 🔍
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5 Guineas - George II Young portrait

The 5 Guineas - George II Young portrait is a British 5 Guineas issued 1729–1741 by the Royal Mint. Composition: Gold (.9167). Weight: 41.9 g. Diameter: 37 mm.

CountryUK Year1729–1741 Denom5 Guineas MintRoyal Mint MetalGold (.9167) Melt ~£4,719.55
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Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year1729–1741
Denomination5 Guineas
Face value5p
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionGold (.9167)
Weight41.900g
Diameter37.0mm
ShapeRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Obverse

Young laureate portrait of King George II left, legend around. Script: Latin

Reverse

Crowned quartered shield of arms, divided date above, legend around. Script: Latin

Gold content
Gross troy oz 1.3471
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £4,719.55

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