¼ Guinea - George I

Features

Issuer United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King George I (1714-1727)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1718
Value ¼ Guinea (21⁄80)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Gold (.9167)
Weight 2.1 g
Diameter 16 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
13086
References KM# 555,
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# 3638
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

Laureate portrait of King George I right, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GEORGIVS·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 (Georgius Dei Gratia Magnae Britanniae Franciae Et Hiberniae Rex Fidei Defensor)

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·I·R·A·TH ET·EL
·17 18·

Translation: Duke of Brunswick and Lueneburg, Arch Treasurer and Prince Elector of the Holy Roman Empire

Engraver: Johann Ochs

Comments

Quarter guineas were struck at 178 to the pound troy, giving a standard weight of 6/89 troy ounce (32.4 grains).

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1718  Photo $ 560 $ 560 $ 1200

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Guinea - George IPicture 1 of a sold ¼ Guinea - George I
Heritage Auctions
2023 October 22 - 23 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61344
Lot 25101
Internet Archive
22 Oct 2023 UNC
(PCGS MS64)
USD 1800.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232324
Lot 63331
Internet Archive
8 Jun 2023 UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 900.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Guinea - George IPicture 1 of a sold ¼ Guinea - George IPicture 1 of a sold ¼ Guinea - George IPicture 1 of a sold ¼ Guinea - George I
Heritage Auctions
2023 January 17 - 18 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Signature Auction 3106
Lot 33705
Internet Archive
17 Jan 2023 UNC
(NGC MS65)
USD 2160.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Guinea - George IPicture 1 of a sold ¼ Guinea - George I
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232249
Lot 62484
Internet Archive
1 Dec 2022 UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 930.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Guinea - George IPicture 1 of a sold ¼ Guinea - George I
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232243
Lot 64466
Internet Archive
20 Oct 2022 UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 1080.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Guinea - George IPicture 1 of a sold ¼ Guinea - George IPicture 1 of a sold ¼ Guinea - George IPicture 1 of a sold ¼ Guinea - George IPicture 1 of a sold ¼ Guinea - George I
Heritage Auctions
2022 May 5 - 7 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3099
Lot 31909
Internet Archive
5 May 2022 UNC
(NGC MS65)
USD 3720.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Guinea - George IPicture 1 of a sold ¼ Guinea - George IPicture 1 of a sold ¼ Guinea - George IPicture 1 of a sold ¼ Guinea - George I
Heritage Auctions
2022 January 30 The Long Island Collection of European Coins Showcase Auction 61255
Lot 97221
Internet Archive
30 Jan 2022 UNC
(NGC MS60)
USD 840.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Guinea - George IPicture 1 of a sold ¼ Guinea - George IPicture 1 of a sold ¼ Guinea - George IPicture 1 of a sold ¼ Guinea - George I
Heritage Auctions
2022 January 30 The Long Island Collection of European Coins Showcase Auction 61255
Lot 97220
Internet Archive
30 Jan 2022 UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 1260.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Guinea - George IPicture 1 of a sold ¼ Guinea - George IPicture 1 of a sold ¼ Guinea - George IPicture 1 of a sold ¼ Guinea - George I
Heritage Auctions
2021 May 6 - 7 World and Ancient Coins Platinum Night Auction - Dallas 3091
Lot 32508
Internet Archive
6 May 2021 UNC
(NGC MS65)
Unsold
Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Guinea - George IPicture 1 of a sold ¼ Guinea - George IPicture 1 of a sold ¼ Guinea - George IPicture 1 of a sold ¼ Guinea - George I
Heritage Auctions
2021 January 21 - 22 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Platinum & Signature Auction - Dallas 3089
Lot 32713
Internet Archive
21 Jan 2021 UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 1260.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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