United Kingdom ½ Guinea - George I, 1715 – 1724
Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Guinea
Year
1715 – 1724
Ruler
George I (Georg I)
(1698–1727)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
4.2
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Guinea from United Kingdom. Issued from 1715 to 1724. Struck in Gold (.9167). Measures 20 mm and weighs 4.2 g.
- Obverse
- Young first laureate portrait of King George I right, legend around. (George by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland Defender of the Faith)
- Reverse
- Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star with sceptres bearing national emblems in angles, divided date above, legend around. (Duke of Brunswick and Lueneburg Arch-Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1724 | — | — | KM#541.1; Sp#3635 | ||
| 1723 | — | — | KM#541.1; Sp#3635 | ||
| 1722 | — | — | KM#541.1; Sp#3635 | ||
| 1721 | — | — | KM#541.1; Sp#3635 | ||
| 1721 | — | — | KM#541.2; Sp#3636; elephant & castle below head | ||
| 1720 | — | — | KM#541.1; Sp#3635 | ||
| 1719 | — | — | KM#541.1; Sp#3635 | ||
| 1718 | — | — | KM#541.1; Sp#3635 | ||
| 1717 | — | € 2400,00 | KM#541.1; Sp#3635 | ||
| 1715 | — | — | KM#541.1; Sp#3635 |
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