1 Crown - George I

€13,078.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1716-1726
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Crown (1/4)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight30.1 g
Dimensions38.6 mm
Thickness2.8 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Obverse: John Croker
Reverse: Johan Ochs
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#545, Sp#3639/40
Obverse descriptionLaureate and draped bust of King George I right, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIVS·D:G·M·BR·FR·ET·HIB·REX·F·D·
(Translation: George by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland Defender of the Faith)
Reverse descriptionCrowned cruciform shields with central Garter star, divided date above, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBRVN ET·L·DVX S·R·I·A·TH ET·EL·17 23·
(Translation: Duke of Brunswick and Lueneburg Arch Treasurer and Prince Elector of the Holy Roman Empire)
EdgeRegnal year in Latin
Mint
Mintage1716  - KM#545.1; Sp#3639 -
1718  - KM#545.1; Sp#3639; overdate variety exists -
1720  - KM#545.1; Sp#3639; overdate variety exists -
1720  - KM#545.1; Sp#3639A -
1723  - KM#545.2; Sp#3640 -
1726  - KM#545.1; Sp#3639A -
Catalog ID8165410000
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