United Kingdom 1 Guinea - George II, 1727
1st young portrait
Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Guinea
Year
1727
Ruler
George II (Georg II)
(1727–1760)
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 1727. Struck in Gold (.9167). Measures 25 mm and weighs 8.4 g.
- Obverse
- First young laureate portrait of King George II left, legend around. (George the Second by the Grace of God)
- Reverse
- Crowned quartered shield of arms, divided date above, legend around. (King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, Duke of Brunswick and Lueneburg, Arch Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire)
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1727 | — |
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