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1 Guinea - George II 1st young portrait
| Gold (.9167) | 8.4 g | - |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George II (1727-1760) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1727-1728 |
| 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#84953 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned quartered shield of arms, divided date above, legend around.
Note: large letters, smaller shield
Script: Latin
Lettering: M • B • F • ET • H • REX • F • D • B • ET • L • D • S • R • I • A • T • ET • E • 17 27 •
Translation: King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, Duke of Brunswick and Lueneburg, Arch Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire
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).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Guinea - George II (1st young portrait) coin is that it was the first coin to feature the iconic design of St. George slaying a dragon on the reverse side, which has become a symbol of British coinage and has been used on various coins throughout history.
