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1 Guinea - Anne 1st bust
| Gold (.9167) | 8.4 g | - |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Anne (1707-1714) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1707-1708 |
| Value | 1 Guinea (21⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 8.4 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#84836 |
|---|---|
| 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: MAG - BRI • FR - ET • HIB - REG •
Translation: Queen of Great Britain France and Ireland
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The guinea was valued at 21 shillings 6 pence between 1698 and 1717, when it was devalued to 21 shillings. These coins were struck at 44½ to the pound troy, giving a standard weight of 24/89 troy ounce (129.4 grains).Variety with elephant and castle below bust struck from gold mined in Guinea, now Ghana.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Guinea - Anne (1st bust) 1707-1708 coin is that it was the first coin to feature the iconic "St. George and the Dragon" design on its reverse side, which has become a hallmark of British coinage and has been used on various coins throughout history.
