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½ Guinea - George I
| Gold (.9167) | 4.2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George I (1714-1727) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1725-1727 |
| Value | ½ Guinea (21⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 4.2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#13090 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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 25·
Translation: Duke of Brunswick and Lueneburg Arch-Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire
Engraver: Johann Ochs
Comment
The half guinea was struck at 89 to the pound troy, giving a standard weight of 12/89 troy ounce (64.7 grains).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Guinea coin from the United Kingdom, minted during the reign of George I (1725-1727), is that it was the first coin to feature the iconic design of St. George slaying a dragon, which has become a symbol of British coinage and has been used on various denominations of British coins ever since.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1725 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Guinea - George I 1725-1727 coin.
