1 Guinea - Charles II 4th bust (1674–1684)
| Country | England (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1674–1684 |
| 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 | 3345 |
Fourth laureate bust of King Charles II, legend around. Note: elephant & castle below bust
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·1682·
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The 1674 1 Guinea - Charles II 4th bust is a circulating 1 guinea coin issued from 1674 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.
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How much is the 1674 1 Guinea - Charles II 4th bust worth?
No verified sale of the 1674 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 1674 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.
