2 Guineas - Anne

Features

Issuer United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen Anne (1707-1714)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1709-1714
Value 2 Guineas (2.1)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Gold (.9167)
Weight 16.8 g
Diameter 32 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
13070
References KM# 531,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Sp# 3569
Emma Howard (editor); 2021. Standard Catalogue of British Coins : Coins of England & the United Kingdom Pre-Decimal Issues (56th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Draped bust of Queen Anne left, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ANNA·DEI· GRATIA·

Translation: Anne by the Grace of God

Engraver: John Croker

Reverse

Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star with sceptres bearing national emblems in angles, divided date above, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MAG· BRI·FR· ET·HIB· REG·17 11·

Translation: Queen of Great Britain France and Ireland

Engraver: Johann Ochs

Edge

Reeded

Comments

The two guineas was valued at 43 shillings (£2 3s) between 1698 and 1717, when it was devalued to 42 shillings (£2 2s). These coins were struck at 22¼ to the pound troy, giving a standard weight of 48/89 troy ounce (258.9 grains).

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1709  Photo
1711  Photo $ 21 000
1713 
1714 

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Guineas - AnnePicture 1 of a sold 2 Guineas - AnnePicture 1 of a sold 2 Guineas - AnnePicture 1 of a sold 2 Guineas - Anne
Heritage Auctions
2022 May 5 - 7 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3099
Lot 30227
Internet Archive
5 May 2022 1709 UNC
(PCGS MS62)
USD 43 200.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Guineas - AnnePicture 1 of a sold 2 Guineas - AnnePicture 1 of a sold 2 Guineas - AnnePicture 1 of a sold 2 Guineas - Anne
Heritage Auctions
2022 January 10 NYINC World Coins Platinum Night Auction - New York 3097
Lot 30229
Internet Archive
10 Jan 2022 1711 UNC
(PCGS MS63)
USD 78 000.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Guineas - AnnePicture 1 of a sold 2 Guineas - AnnePicture 1 of a sold 2 Guineas - AnnePicture 1 of a sold 2 Guineas - Anne
Heritage Auctions
2021 October 28 - 29 World & Ancient Coins Signature® Auction 3093
Lot 33210
Internet Archive
28 Oct 2021 1711 AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 21 600.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Guineas - AnnePicture 1 of a sold 2 Guineas - AnnePicture 1 of a sold 2 Guineas - AnnePicture 1 of a sold 2 Guineas - Anne
Heritage Auctions
2021 August 19 - 20 ANA WFOM World & Ancient Coins Platinum Night Signature Auction 3094
Lot 33210
Internet Archive
19 Aug 2021 1711 AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 21 600.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Guineas - AnnePicture 1 of a sold 2 Guineas - AnnePicture 1 of a sold 2 Guineas - AnnePicture 1 of a sold 2 Guineas - Anne
Heritage Auctions
2021 January 21 - 22 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Platinum & Signature Auction - Dallas 3089
Lot 31186
Internet Archive
21 Jan 2021 1711 AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 22 800.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Guineas - AnnePicture 1 of a sold 2 Guineas - AnnePicture 1 of a sold 2 Guineas - AnnePicture 1 of a sold 2 Guineas - Anne
Heritage Auctions
2021 January 21 - 22 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Platinum & Signature Auction - Dallas 3089
Lot 32706
Internet Archive
21 Jan 2021 1711 AU
(PCGS AU53)
USD 16 800.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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