½ Guinea - William and Mary 1st busts (1689)
| Country | England (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1689 |
| Denomination | ½ Guinea |
| Face value | 52.5p |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Gold (.917) (917/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 4.190g · 0.1235 t oz |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 3429 |
First laureate conjoined busts of King William and Queen Mary right, legend around.
GVLIELMVS·ET·MARIA·DEI·GRATIA·
First crowned quartered shield of arms, divided date above, legend around.
MAG·BR·FR·ET·HIB·REX·ET·REGINA·16 89·
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Daily limit reachedAbout the 1689 Half Guinea - William and Mary 1st busts
The 1689 Half Guinea - William and Mary 1st busts is a circulating ½ guinea coin, struck in 91.7% gold. It weighs 4.19g. Reverse design: First crowned quartered shield of arms, 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 1689 Half Guinea - William and Mary 1st busts worth?
No verified sale of the 1689 Half Guinea - William and Mary 1st busts has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £383 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1689 Half Guinea - William and Mary 1st busts?
Check the weight 4.19g and the metal (91.7% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
