Cat £42,500

Obverse - Draped bust of Queen Anne left, legend around.

Reverse - Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star with sceptres bearing national emblems in angels, divided date above, legend around.

Edge - Reeded

The two guineas was valued at 43 shillings (£23s) between 1698 and 1717, when it was devalued to 42 shillings (£2 2s). These coins were struck at 22 1/4 to the pound troy, giving a standard weight of 48/89 troy ounce (258.9 grains)