2 Guineas - George I

€13,084.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1717-1726
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Guineas (2.1)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionGold (.9167)
Weight16.8 g
Dimensions32 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Obverse: John Croker
Reverse: Johann Ochs
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#554, Sp#3627
Obverse descriptionLaureate portrait of King George I right, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIVS·D:G·MAG·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 20·
(Translation: Duke of Brunswick and Lueneburg, Arch Treasurer and Prince Elector of the Holy Roman Empire)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1717  - -
1720  - -
1726  - -
Catalog ID5269860980
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