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1 Crown - George II Young bust
| Silver (.925) | 30.1 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George II (1727-1760) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1732-1741 |
| Value | 1 Crown (¼) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 30.1 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#13105 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields with central Garter star, divided date above, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: M·B·F·ET· H·REX·F·D·B· ET·L·D·S·R·I· A·T·ET·E·17 35·
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: Johann Ochs
Edge
Regnal year in Latin
Lettering: OCTAVO
Translation: Eighth year of reign (1735)
Comment
The standard weight of these coins was 30/31 troy ounce (464.5 grains).Reverse die varieties:
KM#575.1, Sp#3686 (1732-36) Roses and plumes in angles;
KM#575.2, Sp#3687 (1739-41) Roses in angles;
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Crown - George II (Young bust) coin is that it was minted during a time of significant change in the British monetary system. In 1732, the year the coin was first minted, the British government introduced a new currency system based on the gold standard, which replaced the previous silver standard. This change was made to address the devaluation of the British currency and to stabilize the economy. The 1 Crown coin, made of silver, was a part of this new currency system and was used widely in trade and commerce throughout the British Empire.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1734 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1736 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1739 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1741 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Crown - George II (Young bust) 1732-1741 coin.
