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1 Guinea - George I 4th portrait
| Gold (.9167) | 8.4 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George I (1714-1727) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1716-1723 |
| Value | 1 Guinea (21⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 8.4 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#13079 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star with sceptres bearing national emblems in angles, divided date above, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRVN ET·L·DVX S·R·I·A·TH ET·EL
·17 20·
Translation: Duke of Brunswick and Lueneburg, Arch Treasurer and Prince Elector of the Holy Roman Empire
Engraver: Johann Ochs
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).Extremely rare varieties with elephant and castle below head struck from gold mined in Guinea, now Ghana.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Guinea - George I (4th portrait) coin is that it was the first British coin to feature a portrait of a reigning monarch, King George I, since the English Civil War and the execution of King Charles I in 1649. This coin marked a significant shift in British coinage, as it moved away from the traditional depiction of allegorical figures and towards a more realistic portrayal of the monarch. This change was a result of the Act of Union between England and Scotland in 1707, which created the United Kingdom of Great Britain and led to a new standardization of coinage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1722 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Guinea - George I (4th portrait) 1716-1723 coin.
