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1 Guinea - George I 5th 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 | 1723-1727 |
| 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 | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#13089 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
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 26·
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 struck at 44½ to the pound troy, giving a standard weight of 24/89 troy ounce (129.4 grains).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 (5th portrait) coin is that it was the first coin to feature the iconic design of St. George slaying the dragon, which has become a symbol of British coinage and has been used on various coins throughout history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1726 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (5th portrait) 1723-1727 coin.
