Scotland 1 Guinea - James VIII, 1716
Restrike, Pattern
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound sterling
(1707 – 1970)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
1 Guinea = 21 Shillings
Year
1716
Ruler
James VIII
(1701–1766)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Guinea = 21 Shillings from Scotland. Issued in 1716. Struck in Gold. Measures 26 mm and weighs 0 g.
- Obverse
- Right facing bust of James VIII (James the Seventh, by the Grace of God)
- Reverse
- Arms of Scotland, England, France and Ireland arranged in a cross. Thistle in the centre of the cross. (King of Scotland, England, France and Ireland)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1716 | — | Minted in 1828 by Matthew Young |
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