5 Guineas - George I

€27,965.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1716-1726
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value5 Guineas (5.25)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionGold (.9167)
Weight41.9 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#547, Sp#3626
Obverse descriptionLaureate portrait 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 around central Garter star with sceptres bearing national emblems in angles, divided date above, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBRVN ET·L·DVX S·I·R·A·TH ET·EL ·17 16·
(Translation: Duke of Brunswick and Lueneburg, Arch Treasurer and Prince Elector of the Holy Roman Empire)
EdgeInscribed with regnal year in words
Mint
Mintage1716  - SECVNDO -
1717  - TERTIO -
1720  - SEXTO -
1726  - D. TERTIO -
Catalog ID5842469130
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