½ Guinea - William III early harp (1695–1696)
| Country | England (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1695–1696 |
| 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 |
| Edge | Diagonal reeding |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 3467 |
Laureate bust of King William III right, legend around, elephant and castle below.
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Crowned cruciform shields around central Nassau lion with sceptres bearing national emblems in angles, divided date above, legend around. Note: early harp
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The 1695 Half Guinea - William III early harp is a circulating ½ guinea coin issued from 1695 to 1696, 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.
