1 Guinea - George III (2nd portrait) 1763-1764 front 1 Guinea - George III (2nd portrait) 1763-1764 back
1 Guinea - George III (2nd portrait) 1763-1764 photo
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1 Guinea - George III 2nd portrait

 
Gold (.9167) 8.4 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
George III (1760-1820)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1763-1764
Value
1 Guinea (21⁄20)
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Weight
8.4 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#13148
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Crowned quartered shield showing the arms of England & Scotland, France, Ireland and Hanover, divided date above, 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 64·

Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland Defender of the Faith Duke of Brunswick and Lüneburg Arch-Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire

Engraver: John Tanner

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 III (2nd portrait) coin is that it was the first coin to feature the iconic design of the George III, which was created by the renowned artist and engraver, William Wyon. This design has been used on various coins throughout history and has become synonymous with British coinage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1764  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Guinea - George III (2nd portrait) 1763-1764 coin.