1 Guinea - Charles II 4th bust (1672–1684)
| Country | England (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1672–1684 |
| Denomination | 1 Guinea |
| Face value | £1.05 |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Gold (.917) (917/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 8.390g · 0.2474 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 | 3344 |
Fourth laureate bust of King Charles II right, legend around. Note: rounded truncation
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 80·
Find this on eBay
Affiliate1 Guinea - Charles II 4th bust price history
Daily limit reachedAbout the 1672 1 Guinea - Charles II 4th bust
The 1672 1 Guinea - Charles II 4th bust is a circulating 1 guinea coin issued from 1672 to 1684, struck in 91.7% gold. It weighs 8.39g 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.
Common questions
How much is the 1672 1 Guinea - Charles II 4th bust worth?
No verified sale of the 1672 1 Guinea - Charles II 4th bust has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £765 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1672 1 Guinea - Charles II 4th bust?
Check the weight 8.39g and diameter 25mm and the metal (91.7% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
