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1 Guinea - Charles II 4th bust
| Gold (.917) | 8.39 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1660-1685) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1674-1684 |
| Value | 1 Guinea (43⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 8.39 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#53754 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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 82·
Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland
Engraver: John Roettier
Edge
Milled
Comment
These coins were struck at 44½ to the pound troy, giving a standard weight of 24/89 troy ounce (129.4 grains).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Guinea - Charles II (4th bust) coin is that it was used as a standard unit of currency in the British Empire during the 17th and 18th centuries, and its value was equivalent to 21 shillings or 1 pound.
