© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
1 Guinea - George II Pattern
1729 year| Gold (.9167) | 8.4 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George II (1727-1760) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1729 |
| 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#13103 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned, quartered and garnished shield of arms with divided date above and legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: M·B·F·ET·H·REX·F·D·B·ET·L·D·S·R·I·A·T·ET·E·17 29·
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
Engraver: John Croker
Edge
Plain
Comment
https://www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=4086053Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Guinea - George II (Pattern) 1729 coin is that it was designed by John Croker, an Irish-born engraver and artist who was appointed as the Chief Engraver at the Royal Mint in 1727. Croker's design for the coin featured a portrait of King George II on the obverse (front) side, and a depiction of the royal coat of arms on the reverse (back) side. The coin was minted in 1729 as a pattern piece, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a trial or sample coin to test the design and production process. Despite its limited mintage, the Pattern 1 Guinea - George II (Pattern) 1729 coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
