5 Guineas - Anne post-union shields

€52,720.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1706
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value5 Guineas (5.25)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionGold (.9167)
Weight41.9 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#521, Sp#3566
Obverse descriptionDraped bust of Queen Anne left, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringANNA · DEI GRATIA·
(Translation: Anne by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionCrowned cruciform shields around central Garter star with sceptres bearing national emblems in angles, divided date above, legend around.  Note: post-Union design with halved shields for England & Scotland
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMAG· BRI·FR· ET·HIB· REG ·17 06·
(Translation: Queen of Great Britain France and Ireland)
EdgeRegnal year in words
Mint
Mintage1706  - -
Catalog ID4111765240
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