1 Guinea - Charles II (3rd bust)
Obverse
Third laureate bust of King Charles II right, legend around.
Lettering: CAROLVS·II· DEI·GRATIA
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields around interlinked C's with sceptres bearing national emblems in angles, divided date above, legend around.
Lettering: MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB· REX·16 66·
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Charles II (Wikidata)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
coin
Demonetization
Yes
Face Value
1 Guinea (Numeric: 1.075) (Fraction: 43/40)
Engravers
Obverse
John Roettier
Reverse
John Roettier
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Weight
8.53 g
Size
25 mm
Shape
Round
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
CAROLVS·II· DEI·GRATIA
Reverse Lettering
MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB· REX·16 66·
Market Prices by Year
| Date | 1669 |
|---|---|
| Mint | - |
| Mintage | - |
| G | - |
| VG | - |
| F | - |
| VF | - |
| XF | 2,270.04EUR |
| AU | - |
| UNC | - |
Comments
These coins were struck in 22 carat gold to two different weight standards:
Heavy issue (1664-69) Struck at 43 11/15 to the pound troy, giving a standard weight of 45/164 troy ounce (131.7 grains).
Light issue (1670-73) Struck at 44½ to the pound troy, giving a standard weight of 24/89 troy ounce (129.4 grains).
Obverse die varieties:
Sp#3342, KM#424.1 (1664-73) Third laureate bust;
Sp#3343, KM#424.2 (1664-68) Elephant below bust.
