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1 Guinea - Charles II 3rd bust
| Gold (.9167) | 8.53 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1660-1685) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1664-1673 |
| Value | 1 Guinea (43⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 8.53 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#12952 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields around interlinked C's with sceptres bearing national emblems in angles, divided date above, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB· REX·16 66·
Unabridged legend: Magnae Britanniae Franciae et Hiberniae Rex
Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland
Engraver: John Roettier
Edge
Milled
Comment
These coins were struck in 22 carat gold to two different weight standards:Heavy issue (1664-69) Struck at 43 11/15 to the pound troy, giving a standard weight of 45/164 troy ounce (131.7 grains).
Light issue (1670-73) Struck at 44½ to the pound troy, giving a standard weight of 24/89 troy ounce (129.4 grains).
Obverse die varieties:
Sp#3342, KM#424.1 (1664-73) Third laureate bust;
Sp#3343, KM#424.2 (1664-68) Elephant below bust.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Guinea - Charles II (3rd bust) coin is that it was used as a standard unit of account for the British pound sterling currency, with 21 shillings equal to 1 guinea, and 21 guilders equal to 1 pound. This coin was also used to calculate the value of goods and services in the British colonies, and it played a significant role in the development of the British economy during the 17th and 18th centuries.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1669 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Guinea - Charles II (3rd bust) 1664-1673 coin.
