1 Guinea - George III (Pattern) 1761 front 1 Guinea - George III (Pattern) 1761 back
1 Guinea - George III (Pattern) 1761 photo
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1 Guinea - George III Pattern

1761 year
Gold (.9167) - -
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
George III (1760-1820)
Type
Pattern
Year
1761
Value
1 Guinea (21⁄20)
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#16716
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned quartered shield of arms, 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 61·

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
(Magnae Britanniae Franciae Et Hiberniae Rex Fidei Defensor Brunsvicensis Et Luneburgensis Dux Sacri Romani Imperii Archi Thesaurarius Et Elector)

Engraver: J. S. Tanner

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Guinea - George III (Pattern) 1761 from United Kingdom is that it was designed by the famous British artist and engraver, William Wyon. Wyon was known for his exceptional skills in die-engraving and his work on various coins and medals, including the iconic Great Britain Penny Black stamp. His design for the Pattern 1 Guinea coin features a detailed portrait of King George III, which was a departure from the traditional depiction of the king on coins at the time. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a few known examples remaining in existence.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1761  5 - - - - - -

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