United Kingdom ½ Guinea - George II, 1728 – 1739
Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Guinea
Year
1728 – 1739
Ruler
George II (Georg II)
(1727–1760)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
4.2
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Guinea from United Kingdom. Issued from 1728 to 1739. Struck in Gold (.9167). Measures 20 mm and weighs 4.2 g.
- Obverse
- Young laureate portrait of King George II left, legend around. (George the Second by the Grace of God)
- Reverse
- Crowned Royal shield of arms NOTE: Modified shield variety exists (King of Great Britain France and Ireland Defender of the Faith Duke of Brunswick and Lüneburg Arch-Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1739 | — | — | — | KM#565.1; Sp#3681A | ||
| 1739 | — | — | — | KM#565.2; Sp#3682; E.I.C. below head | ||
| 1738 | — | — | — | KM#565.1; Sp#3681A | ||
| 1737 | — | — | — | KM#565.1; Sp#3681A | ||
| 1736 | — | — | — | KM#565.1; Sp#3681A | ||
| 1735 | — | — | — | reported not confirmed | ||
| 1734 | — | — | — | KM#565.1; Sp#3681A | ||
| 1733 | — | — | — | reported not confirmed | ||
| 1732 | — | — | — | KM#565.1; Sp#3681A | ||
| 1732 | — | — | — | KM#565.2; Sp#3682; E.I.C. below head | ||
| 1731 | — | — | — | KM#565.1; Sp#3681A | ||
| 1731 | — | — | — | KM#565.2; Sp#3682; E.I.C. below head | ||
| 1730 | — | — | — | KM#565.1; Sp#3681A | ||
| 1730 | — | — | — | KM#565.2; Sp#3682; E.I.C. below head | ||
| 1729 | — | — | — | KM#565.1; Sp#3681 | ||
| 1729 | — | — | — | KM#565.2; Sp#3682; E.I.C. below head | ||
| 1728 | — | € 2400,00 | € 21000,00 | KM#565.1; Sp#3681 |
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