United Kingdom 1 Guinea - George I, 1715
2nd portrait
Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Guinea
Year
1715
Ruler
George I (Georg I)
(1698–1727)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
8.4
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Guinea from United Kingdom. Issued in 1715. Struck in Gold (.9167). Measures 25 mm and weighs 8.4 g.
- Obverse
- Second laureate portrait of King George I right, legend around. Note: tie in hair with 2 ends (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 Prince Elector of the Holy Roman Empire)
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1715 | — |
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