Five guineas 1681 "Second laureate bust". Elephant and castle (United Kingdom, Charles II)
Variety: Elephant and castle
Photo by: Spink
Specification
- MetalGold (0,917)
- Weight41,94 g
- Pure gold (1,2365 oz) 38,459 g
- Diameter37 mm
- EdgeInscription
- Aspect ratioCoin (↑↓)
Description
- CountryUnited Kingdom
- PeriodCharles II
- DenominationFive guineas
- Year1681
- RulerCharles II (King of Great Britain)
- MintLondon
- PurposeCirculation
Auction prices
Find out the current coin value of the British Five guineas 1681 "Second laureate bust". Elephant and castle. This gold coin from the times of Charles II. Wondering how much a coin like this is worth? The record price belongs to the lot 2008 sold at the Numismatica Ars Classica, Zurich auction for CHF 34,000. Bidding took place May 20, 2025.
How much is the gold coin of Charles II Five guineas 1681 "Second laureate bust", Elephant and castle?
According to the latest data as of December 5, 2025 the average price of a Gold coin Five guineas 1681 "Second laureate bust", Elephant and castle is 27000 USD. The coin contains 38,459 g of pure gold, so we do not recommend selling it for less than 5268,48 USD, even if it is in poor condition and has no collectible value.
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The information on the current value of the British coin Five guineas 1681 "Second laureate bust", Elephant and castle is based on actual auction sales of similar specimens. To reflect the current price level, our service monitors over 590 numismatic companies and records auction results in the coin catalog and auction archive. Please note that the exact value depends directly on the coin's condition, so the average price serves only as an approximate estimate.
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