1 Guinea - Charles II 3rd bust (1664–1673)
| Country | England (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1664–1673 |
| Denomination | 1 Guinea |
| Face value | £1.05 |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) (917/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 8.530g · 0.2514 t oz |
| Diameter | 25.0mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Obv. artist | John (Jan) Roettiers |
| Rev. artist | John (Jan) Roettiers |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 3342 |
Third laureate bust of King Charles II right, legend around.
CAROLVS·II· DEI·GRATIA
Crowned cruciform shields around interlinked C's with sceptres bearing national emblems in angles, divided date above, legend around.
MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB· REX·16 66·
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The 1664 1 Guinea - Charles II 3rd bust is a circulating 1 guinea coin issued from 1664 to 1673, struck in 91.67% gold. It weighs 8.53g and measures 25mm across. Reverse design: Crowned cruciform shields around interlinked C's with sceptres bearing national emblems in angles, divided date above, legend around.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1664 1 Guinea - Charles II 3rd bust worth?
No verified sale of the 1664 1 Guinea - Charles II 3rd bust has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £777 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1664 1 Guinea - Charles II 3rd bust?
Check the weight 8.53g and diameter 25mm and the metal (91.67% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
