½ Guinea - William III early harp obverse
Obverse
½ Guinea - William III early harp reverse
Reverse

½ Guinea - William III early harp (1695)

CountryEngland Year1695 Denom½ Guinea MetalGold (.917) Melt £383.44
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CountryEngland (United Kingdom)
Year1695
Denomination½ Guinea
Face value52.5p
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionGold (.917) (917/1000 fine)
Weight4.190g · 0.1235 t oz
ShapeRound
EdgeDiagonal reeding
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Spink3466
Obverse

Laureate bust of King William III right, legend around.

GVILELMVS· III·DEI·GRA·

Reverse

Crowned cruciform shields around central Nassau lion with sceptres bearing national emblems in angles, divided date above, legend around. Note: early harp

MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB REX·16 95·

Gold content
Fine troy oz 0.1235
Melt value £383.44

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About the 1695 Half Guinea - William III early harp

The 1695 Half Guinea - William III early harp is a circulating ½ guinea coin, struck in 91.7% gold. It weighs 4.19g. Reverse design: Crowned cruciform shields around central Nassau lion with sceptres bearing national emblems in angles, divided date above, legend around. Note: early harp.

It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.

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How much is the 1695 Half Guinea - William III early harp worth?

No verified sale of the 1695 Half Guinea - William III early harp 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 1695 Half Guinea - William III early harp?

Check the weight 4.19g and the metal (91.7% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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