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¼ Guinea - George III
1762 year| Gold (.9167) | 2.1 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1762 |
| 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#13141 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Ornate crowned quartered shield of arms, divided date above, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: M·B·F·ET·H·REX·F·D·ET·L·D·S·R·I·A·T·ET·E·17 62·
Translation: King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, Duke of Brunswick and Lueneburg, Arch Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire
Engraver: John Tanner
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 III 1762 coin is that it was used as a means of payment for the British military during the American Revolutionary War. The coin was valued at 21 shillings, which was equivalent to the daily wage of a British soldier at the time. This coin played a significant role in financing the war efforts and was widely used by soldiers and merchants during that period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1762 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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