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1 Guinea - William III 1st bust
| Gold (.917) | 8.39 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | William III (1694-1702) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1695-1698 |
| Value | 1 Guinea (43⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 8.39 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#12968 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields around central Nassau lion with sceptres bearing national emblems in angles, divided date above, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB REX·16 95·
Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland
Engraver: John Croker
Edge
Milled
Comment
These coins were struck at 44½ to the pound troy, giving a standard weight of 24/89 troy ounce (129.4 grains).During the period 1696 to 1698, the guinea's value rose to 30 shillings, then was reduced in stages by Act of Parliament until it settled at 21 shillings 6 pence in 1698.
Obverse variety exists with elephant & castle below bust - Sp#3459; KM#488.2
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Guinea - William III (1st bust) 1695-1698 coin is that it was used as a means of payment for the British East India Company's transactions in India.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1695 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Guinea - William III (1st bust) 1695-1698 coin.
