916/​234

5 Guineas 1672, London, first laureate bust, crowned cruciform shields, QVARTO on edge, S 3328, F 281, 41.65 g, scratches, cleaned. Four places with small marks stemming from removed loose mounting. Rare year of the first type of 5 Guineas. This domination was introduced in 1668 and was the first, large machine-struck (milled) gold coin produced on the British Isles.

Quality

VF

Auction

Coins & Medals, 7 November 2023

Category
Estimate

100,000–125,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

70,000 DKK  

4 bids

When Bidder Bid
70,000 DKK
65,000 DKK
60,000 DKK
50,000 DKK