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¼ Guinea - George I
1718 year| Gold (.9167) | 2.1 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George I (1714-1727) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1718 |
| Value | ¼ Guinea (21⁄80) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 2.1 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#13086 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star with sceptres bearing national emblems in angles, divided date above, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRVN ET·L·DVX S·I·R·A·TH ET·EL
·17 18·
Translation: Duke of Brunswick and Lueneburg, Arch Treasurer and Prince Elector of the Holy Roman Empire
Engraver: Johann Ochs
Comment
Quarter guineas were struck at 178 to the pound troy, giving a standard weight of 6/89 troy ounce (32.4 grains).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Guinea - George I 1718 coin is that it was part of a series of coins issued during King George I's reign (1714-1727) to address the shortage of small denomination coins in circulation. The ¼ Guinea coin was equivalent to 2 shillings and 3 pence, and it was designed to be easily divisible into smaller units, making it a convenient option for everyday transactions.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1718 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Guinea - George I 1718 coin.
