The Cruciform and Sceptre Guinea Gold Proof Five Coin Set, Coin Set from Saint Helena - detailed information

This coins in this set pay tribute to the original "Guinea" coinage of Great Britain, and feature the very first Guinea design - the Cruciform and Sceptre.

The reverse design of the first Guineas by John Roettiers, struck during the reign of King Charles II, featured four crowned shields carrying the arms of England, Scotland, Ireland and France in a cross or "cruciform" arrangement. The heraldic shields were separated by sceptres with four intertwined letter "C"s at their centre, being the initial of Charles II.