United Kingdom 2 Guineas - George III, 1768 – 1777

Pattern

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Currency Pattern strikes (1158 – 1970)
Coin type Pattern
Denomination 2 Guineas = 42 Shillings
Year 1768 – 1777
Ruler George III (1760–1820)
Composition Gold (.9167)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g) 16.8
Diameter (mm) 32
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Guineas = 42 Shillings from United Kingdom. Issued from 1768 to 1777. Struck in Gold (.9167). Measures 32 mm and weighs 16.8 g.

Obverse
Young long-haired laureate bust of King George III right, legend around. (George the Third by the Grace of God)
Reverse
Ornate crowned quartered shield of arms, divided date above, 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 unc Comment Frequency
1777  — — Sp#3724A; FDC
1773  — — Sp#3724; FDC
1768  — € 220000,00 Sp#3724; FDC

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