United Kingdom 1 Guinea - George I, 1714
1st portrait
Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Guinea
Year
1714
Ruler
George I (Georg I)
(1698–1727)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
8.4
Diameter (mm)
25.4
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Guinea from United Kingdom. Issued in 1714. Struck in Gold (.9167). Measures 25.4 mm and weighs 8.4 g.
- Obverse
- First laureate portrait of King George I right, legend around. (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 | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1714 | — | € 5300,00 | € 5600,00 | € 27000,00 |
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