United Kingdom 1 Guinea - George III, 1798
Pattern
Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
1 Guinea
Year
1798
Ruler
George III
(1760–1820)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
8.4
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Guinea from United Kingdom. Issued in 1798. Struck in Gold (.9167). Measures 24 mm and weighs 8.4 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate portrait of King George III right, legend around on broad, raised rim. (George the Third by the Grace of God)
- Reverse
- Crowned and quartered, spade-shaped shield of arms, legend around on broad, raised rim, date below. (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)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1798 | 10 | Proof |
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