United Kingdom 1 Guinea - George II, 1729
Pattern
Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
1 Guinea
Year
1729
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 1729. Struck in Gold (.9167). Measures 25 mm and weighs 8.4 g.
- Obverse
- Second, young laureate portrait of King George II left, legend around. (George the Second by the Grace of God)
- Reverse
- Crowned, quartered and garnished shield of arms with divided date above and 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
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1729 | — | Proof |
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