1 Guinea - George I 4th portrait

Features

Issuer United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King George I (1714-1727)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1716-1723
Value 1 Guinea (21⁄20)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Gold (.9167)
Weight 8.4 g
Diameter 25 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
13079
References KM# 546,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Sp# 3631/2
Emma Howard (editor); 2021. Standard Catalogue of British Coins : Coins of England & the United Kingdom Pre-Decimal Issues (56th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Fourth laureate portrait of King George I right, legend around.

Note: tie in hair with loop and 1 end

Script: Latin

Lettering: GEORGIVS·D:G·M·BR·FR:E:T:HIB·REX·F·D·

Translation: George by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland Defender of the Faith

Engraver: John Croker

Reverse

Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star with sceptres bearing national emblems in angles, divided date above, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BRVN 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

Engraver: Johann Ochs

Edge

Reeded

Comments

The guinea was valued at 21 shillings 6 pence between 1698 and 1717, when it was devalued to 21 shillings. These coins were struck at 44½ to the pound troy, giving a standard weight of 24/89 troy ounce (129.4 grains).

Extremely rare varieties with elephant and castle below head struck from gold mined in Guinea, now Ghana.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1716  Photo KM#546.1; Sp#3631
1717  KM#546.1; Sp#3631
1718  KM#546.1; Sp#3631
1719  KM#546.1; Sp#3631
1720  KM#546.1; Sp#3631
1721  KM#546.1; Sp#3631
1721  KM#546.2; Sp#3632; elephant & castle below head
1722  KM#546.1; Sp#3631
1722  Photo $ 2000 KM#546.2; Sp#3632; elephant & castle below head
1723  KM#546.1; Sp#3631

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Bullion value: USD 552.08 Search tips
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Guinea - George I (4th portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Guinea - George I (4th portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Guinea - George I (4th portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Guinea - George I (4th portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Guinea - George I (4th portrait)
Heritage Auctions
2022 November 2 - 4 World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3102
Lot 31102
Internet Archive
2 Nov 2022 1716 – KM#546.1; Sp#3631 UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 7800.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Guinea - George I (4th portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Guinea - George I (4th portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Guinea - George I (4th portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Guinea - George I (4th portrait)
Heritage Auctions
2024 February 18 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61362
Lot 21136
Internet Archive
18 Feb 2024 1716 – KM#546.1; Sp#3631 AU
(NGC AU Details (Cleaned))
USD 2280.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Guinea - George I (4th portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Guinea - George I (4th portrait)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232107
Lot 63440
Internet Archive
17 Feb 2021 1716 – KM#546.1; Sp#3631 AU
(NGC AU Details (Damaged))
Unsold
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232316
Lot 63411
Internet Archive
13 Apr 2023 1717 – KM#546.1; Sp#3631 VF
(NGC VF30)
USD 1320.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
2023 May 3 - 5 CSNS World Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3107
Lot 31506
Internet Archive
3 May 2023 1720 – KM#546.1; Sp#3631 XF
(NGC XF45)
USD 1920.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
2023 August 17 - 19 ANA World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3109
Lot 32743
Internet Archive
17 Aug 2023 1721 – KM#546.2; Sp#3632; elephant & castle below head AU
(NGC AU55)
USD 5520.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
2023 August 17 - 19 ANA World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3109
Lot 32744
Internet Archive
17 Aug 2023 1722 – KM#546.2; Sp#3632; elephant & castle below head XF
(NGC XF40)
USD 2520.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Guinea - George I (4th portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Guinea - George I (4th portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Guinea - George I (4th portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Guinea - George I (4th portrait)
Heritage Auctions
2019 April 25 - 29 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Chicago 3073
Lot 31123
Internet Archive
29 Apr 2019 1722 – KM#546.2; Sp#3632; elephant & castle below head XF
(NGC XF40)
USD 1440.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Guinea - George I (4th portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Guinea - George I (4th portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Guinea - George I (4th portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Guinea - George I (4th portrait)
Heritage Auctions
2019 September 5 - 9 Long Beach Expo World & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Long Beach 3076
Lot 33985
Internet Archive
5 Sep 2019 1722 – KM#546.2; Sp#3632; elephant & castle below head VF
(NGC VF Details (Cleaned))
USD 840.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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