United Kingdom 1 Guinea - George I, 1716 – 1723
4th portrait
Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Guinea
Year
1716 – 1723
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 from 1716 to 1723. Struck in Gold (.9167). Measures 25 mm and weighs 8.4 g.
- Obverse
- Fourth laureate portrait of King George I right, legend around. Note: tie in hair with loop and 1 end (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 | xf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1723 | — | — | KM#546.1; Sp#3631 | ||
| 1722 | — | — | KM#546.1; Sp#3631 | ||
| 1722 | — | € 2100,00 | KM#546.2; Sp#3632; elephant & castle below head | ||
| 1721 | — | — | KM#546.1; Sp#3631 | ||
| 1721 | — | — | KM#546.2; Sp#3632; elephant & castle below head | ||
| 1720 | — | — | KM#546.1; Sp#3631 | ||
| 1719 | — | — | KM#546.1; Sp#3631 | ||
| 1718 | — | — | KM#546.1; Sp#3631 | ||
| 1717 | — | — | KM#546.1; Sp#3631 | ||
| 1716 | — | — | KM#546.1; Sp#3631 |
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