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1 Guinea - George III 4th portrait
| Gold (.9167) | 8.4 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1774-1786 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#12814 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
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 76·
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 (4th portrait) coin is that it was the first coin to feature the iconic design of the George III profile, which was created by the renowned artist and engraver, William Wyon. This design has become synonymous with British coins and has been used on various denominations throughout history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1775 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1776 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1777 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1782 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1785 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1786 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (4th portrait) 1774-1786 coin.
