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1 Crown - George I
| Silver (.925) | 30.1 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George I (1714-1727) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1716-1726 |
| Value | 1 Crown (¼) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 30.1 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#13078 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields with central Garter star, divided date above, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BRVN ET·L·DVX S·R·I·A·TH ET·EL·17 23·
Translation: Duke of Brunswick and Lueneburg Arch Treasurer and Prince Elector of the Holy Roman Empire
Engraver: Johan Ochs
Edge
Regnal year in Latin
Lettering: DECVS ET TUTAMEN ANNO DECIMO
Translation: An ornament and a safeguard. Tenth year of reign (1723)
Comment
The standard weight of these coins was 30/31 troy ounce (464.5 grains).Reverse die varieties:
KM#545.1, Sp#3639 (1716-20) Roses and plumes in angles;
KM#545.1, Sp#3639A (1720-26) Small roses and plumes in angles;
KM#545.2, Sp#3640 (1723 only) SS and C in alternate angles;
1723 SSC variety was struck with silver discovered by the South Sea Company in Indonesia.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Crown - George I 1716-1726 coin is that it was the first British coin to feature a portrait of a reigning monarch, King George I, since the Norman Conquest in 1066. This marked a significant shift in the design of British coins, which had previously featured symbols or allegorical figures, and paved the way for the depiction of monarchs on future coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1716 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1723 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1726 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Crown - George I 1716-1726 coin.
