1 Guinea - George I 3rd portrait

€84,852.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1715-1716
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Guinea (43⁄40)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionGold (.9167)
Weight8.4 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#543, Sp#3630
Obverse descriptionThird laureate portrait of King George I right, legend around.  Note: no hair below truncation
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 around central Garter star with sceptres bearing national emblems in angles, divided date above, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBRVN ET • L • DVX S • R • I • A • TH ET • EL • 17 15
(Translation: Duke of Brunswick and Lueneburg, Arch Treasurer and Prince Elector of the Holy Roman Empire)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1715  - -
1716  - -
Catalog ID6378111170
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