One third of a pound, six shillings and eightpence. Third guinea Gold, or alloyed gold. Older coins have much more than their face value in gold content. Weight of 1804 George III example 2.72g. Half sovereign Gold, or alloyed gold.
Older coins have much more than their face value in gold content.
George V example 4g. Obviously ten shillings, or 50 new pence. Half Guinea Gold Ten shillings and sixpence. The Mad Hatter's hat in Alice was valued at this price. Mark or merke Out of use in mediaeval times.