1 Guinea - George I 5th portrait

€13,089.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1723-1727
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Guinea (21/20)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionGold (.9167)
Weight8.4 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Obverse: John Croker
Reverse: Johann Ochs
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#559, Sp#3633/4
Obverse descriptionFifth laureate portrait of King George I right, legend around.  Note: tie in hair with 2 ends
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 26·
(Translation: Duke of Brunswick and Lueneburg, Arch Treasurer and Prince Elector of the Holy Roman Empire)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1723  - KM#559.1; Sp#3633 -
1724  - KM#559.1; Sp#3633 -
1725  - KM#559.1; Sp#3633 -
1726  - KM#559.1; Sp#3633 -
1726  - KM#559.2; Sp#3634; elephant & castle below head -
1727  - KM#559.1; Sp#3633 -
Catalog ID6177911680
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