1 Guinea - George II 2nd young portrait

Features

Issuer United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King George II (1727-1760)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1729-1738
Value 1 Guinea (21⁄20)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Gold (.9167)
Weight 8.4 g
Diameter 25.4 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
27967
References KM# 573,
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# 3672-5
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

Second (narrower) young laureate portrait of King George II left, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GEORGIVS·II· DEI·GRATIA·

Translation: George the Second by the Grace of God

Reverse

Crowned quartered shield of arms, divided date above, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: M·B·F·ET·H·REX·F·D·B·ET·L·D·S·R·I·A·T·ET·E·17 35·

Translation: King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, Duke of Brunswick and Lueneburg, Arch Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire

Edge

Reeded

Comments

The guinea was struck at 44½ to the pound troy, giving a standard weight of 24/89 troy ounce (129.4 grains).

Obverse varieties with E.I.C. under the head were struck from gold mined in Guinea, now Ghana, and supplied by the East India Company.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1729 E.I.C KM#573.2; Sp#3673; E.I.C. below head
1730  KM#573.1; Sp#3672
1731  KM#573.1; Sp#3672
1731 E.I.C Photo KM#573.2; Sp#3673; E.I.C. below head
1732  Photo KM#573.1; Sp#3672
1732  KM#573.3; Sp#3674; larger lettering
1732  KM#573.4; Sp#3675; larger lettering, E.I.C. below head
1732 E.I.C KM#573.2; Sp#3673; E.I.C. below head
1733  KM#573.3; Sp#3674; larger lettering
1734  Photo $ 11 000 KM#573.3; Sp#3674; larger lettering
1735  Photo KM#573.3; Sp#3674; larger lettering
1736  KM#573.3; Sp#3674; larger lettering
1737  KM#573.3; Sp#3674; larger lettering
1738  KM#573.3; Sp#3674; larger lettering

Values in the table above are expressed in USD. They are based on evaluations by Numista users and sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only; they are not intended to be relied upon for buying, selling or exchanging. Numista does not buy or sell coins or banknotes.

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Guinea - George II (2nd young portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Guinea - George II (2nd young portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Guinea - George II (2nd young portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Guinea - George II (2nd young portrait)
Heritage Auctions
2024 January 16 - 18 NYINC World Coins Signature Auction 3114
Lot 33623
Internet Archive
16 Jan 2024 1731 E.I.C – KM#573.2; Sp#3673; E.I.C. below head UNC
(NGC MS61)
USD 8100.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Guinea - George II (2nd young portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Guinea - George II (2nd young portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Guinea - George II (2nd young portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Guinea - George II (2nd young portrait)
Heritage Auctions
2020 November 5 - 6 World & Ancient Coins Platinum and Signature Online Auction - Dallas 3088
Lot 33149
Internet Archive
5 Nov 2020 1732 – KM#573.1; Sp#3672 UNC
(PCGS MS63+)
USD 18 000.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Guinea - George II (2nd young portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Guinea - George II (2nd young portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Guinea - George II (2nd young portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Guinea - George II (2nd young portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Guinea - George II (2nd young portrait)
Heritage Auctions
2023 November 3 - 4 World Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3110
Lot 30062
Internet Archive
3 Nov 2023 1734 – KM#573.3; Sp#3674; larger lettering UNC
(PCGS MS62)
USD 12 600.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Guinea - George II (2nd young portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Guinea - George II (2nd young portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Guinea - George II (2nd young portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Guinea - George II (2nd young portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Guinea - George II (2nd young portrait)
Heritage Auctions
2023 January 17 - 18 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Signature Auction 3106
Lot 33713
Internet Archive
17 Jan 2023 1734 – KM#573.3; Sp#3674; larger lettering UNC
(PCGS MS62)
USD 9600.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Guinea - George II (2nd young portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Guinea - George II (2nd young portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Guinea - George II (2nd young portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Guinea - George II (2nd young portrait)
Heritage Auctions
2024 February 18 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61362
Lot 21147
Internet Archive
18 Feb 2024 1735 – KM#573.3; Sp#3674; larger lettering AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 7200.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Guinea - George II (2nd young portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Guinea - George II (2nd young portrait)
Heritage Auctions
2022 January 30 The Long Island Collection of European Coins Showcase Auction 61255
Lot 97252
Internet Archive
30 Jan 2022 1735 – KM#573.3; Sp#3674; larger lettering VF
(NGC VF35)
USD 1920.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
2023 May 3 - 5 CSNS World Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3107
Lot 30129
Internet Archive
3 May 2023 1737 – KM#573.3; Sp#3674; larger lettering UNC
(NGC MS63+)
USD 16 800.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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