5 Guineas - George II Young portrait
Features
| Issuer | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| King |
George II (1727-1760)
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| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1729-1741 |
| Value | 5 Guineas (5.25) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 41.9 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number |
N# 13101
Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html)
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| References |
KM# 571,  Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. And 5 more volumes.  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
Young laureate portrait of King George II left, legend around.
Lettering:
GEORGVS·II· DEI·GRATIA·
E.I.C
Translation: George the Second by the Grace of God
John Croker, born in Saxony and known in his youth as Johann Crocker, was a master jeweller who migrated to London, where he became a medallist and engraved dies for English and later British coins and medals.
Reverse
Crowned quartered shield of arms, divided date above, legend around.
Lettering: M·B·F·ET·H·REX·F·D·B·ET·L·D·S·R·I·A·T·ET·E·17 29·
Translation: King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, Duke of Brunswick and Lueneburg, Arch Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire
John Croker, born in Saxony and known in his youth as Johann Crocker, was a master jeweller who migrated to London, where he became a medallist and engraved dies for English and later British coins and medals.
Edge
Inscribed with regnal year in words
Lettering: TERTIO
Comments
The five guineas was struck at 8.9 to the pound troy, giving a standard weight of 1 31/89 troy ounce (647.2 grains).
1729 E.I.C. issue struck from gold supplied by the East India Company.
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | ||||||
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| 1729 | KM#571.1; Sp#3663 | |||||||||||
| 1729 | KM#571.1; Sp#3663; plain edge Proof | |||||||||||
| 1729 E.I.C. | $ 24 688 | $ 100 996 | KM#571.2; Sp#3664; E.I.C. below head | |||||||||
| 1731 | KM#571.1; Sp#3663A | |||||||||||
| 1735 | KM#571.1; Sp#3663A | |||||||||||
| 1738 | KM#571.1; Sp#3663A | |||||||||||
| 1741 | $ 15 710 | $ 94 959 | KM#571.1; Sp#3663A | |||||||||
Values in the table above are expressed in USD. They are based on evaluations by Numista users and sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only; they are not intended to be relied upon for buying, selling or exchanging. Numista does not buy or sell coins or banknotes.
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Numista Rarity index: 95
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Past sales
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Heritage Auctions 2021 March 25 - 27 The Paramount Collection World & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Dallas 3096 Lot 30312 
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Mar 25, 2021 | 1729 E.I.C. – KM#571.2; Sp#3664; E.I.C. below head |
UNC (NGC UNC Details (Cleaned)) |
USD 42 000.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions 2021 January 21 - 22 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Platinum & Signature Auction - Dallas 3089 Lot 31196
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Jan 21, 2021 | 1729 E.I.C. – KM#571.2; Sp#3664; E.I.C. below head |
UNC (NGC MS62) |
USD 108 000.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions 2020 August 5 - 7 World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Night Auction - Dallas 3085 Lot 30175
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Aug 5, 2020 | 1729 E.I.C. – KM#571.2; Sp#3664; E.I.C. below head |
UNC (NGC MS63) |
USD 216 000.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions 2022 January 10 NYINC World Coins Platinum Night Auction - New York 3097 Lot 30242
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Jan 10, 2022 | 1729 E.I.C. – KM#571.2; Sp#3664; E.I.C. below head |
AU (NGC AU58) |
USD 52 800.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions 2021 January 21 - 22 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Platinum & Signature Auction - Dallas 3089 Lot 31197
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Jan 21, 2021 | 1729 E.I.C. – KM#571.2; Sp#3664; E.I.C. below head |
AU (PCGS AU58) |
USD 52 800.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions 2020 August 5 - 7 World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Night Auction - Dallas 3085 Lot 30176
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Aug 5, 2020 | 1729 E.I.C. – KM#571.2; Sp#3664; E.I.C. below head |
AU (NGC AU Details (Cleaned)) |
USD 19 800.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions 2020 January 12 - 13 World Coins Signature Auction - New York 3081 Lot 32217
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Jan 13, 2020 | 1729 E.I.C. – KM#571.2; Sp#3664; E.I.C. below head |
AU (PCGS AU53) |
USD 19 800.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions 2020 January 12 - 13 World Coins Signature Auction - New York 3081 Lot 32216
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Jan 13, 2020 | 1729 E.I.C. – KM#571.2; Sp#3664; E.I.C. below head |
AU (NGC AU55) |
USD 26 400.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions 2019 September 5 - 9 Long Beach Expo World & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Long Beach 3076 Lot 31627
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Sep 5, 2019 | 1729 E.I.C. – KM#571.2; Sp#3664; E.I.C. below head |
AU (PCGS AU Details (Mount Removed)) |
USD 7800.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions 2019 August 15 ANA World's Fair of Money World Coins Platinum Night Auction - Chicago 3075 Lot 32214
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Aug 15, 2019 | 1729 E.I.C. – KM#571.2; Sp#3664; E.I.C. below head |
AU (PCGS AU53) |
Unsold | ||
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