Queen Anne *1709* One Gold Plated Guinea

A great opportunity to purchase this stunning historical gold plated coin.

Queen Anne 1709 Guinea.

This exquisite example depicts the Elephant & Castle logo below the Queens bust, which means the coins were struck from gold supplied by The Royal African Company.

Set up by the Stuart family in 1660 – 60 years after The East India Company was formed – it was led by the brother of Charles II and given a royal charter to exclusively trade and search for gold along the west coast of Africa.

A legendary symbol of Britain’s wealth, power and prestige, the Guinea is one of the world’s greatest gold coins since it was first introduced in 1663.

It became Britain’s first truly international coin, being used by nations of traders as they explored the new world of the East.

Just as the Sovereign reigned at home, the Guinea dominated the Golden Age of the Colonies at the height of the British Empire’s power.

This coin IS NOT GOLD, for historical and fun purposes. Would make a great coin gift idea.

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