United Kingdom 1 Guinea - George III, 1761
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Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Guinea
Year
1761
Ruler
George III
(1760–1820)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
8.4
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Guinea from United Kingdom. Issued in 1761. Struck in Gold (.9167). Measures 24 mm and weighs 8.4 g.
- Obverse
- First laureate portrait of King George III right, legend around. (George the Third by the Grace of God)
- Reverse
- Crowned quartered shield showing the arms of England & Scotland, France, Ireland and Hanover, divided date above, legend around. (King of Great Britain France and Ireland Defender of the Faith Duke of Brunswick and Lüneburg Arch-Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire)
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1761 | — |
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