½ Guinea - William III late harp (1697–1701)
| Country | England (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1697–1701 |
| 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 | 3468 |
Laureate bust of King William III right, legend around.
GVLIELMVS· III·DEI·GRA·
Crowned cruciform shields around central Nassau lion with sceptres bearing national emblems in angles, divided date above, legend around. Note: late harp
MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB· REX·16 98·
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The 1697 Half Guinea - William III late harp is a circulating ½ guinea coin issued from 1697 to 1701, 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: late harp.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1697 Half Guinea - William III late harp worth?
No verified sale of the 1697 Half Guinea - William III late 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 1697 Half Guinea - William III late 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.
