1 Guinea - George III Pattern

CountryUK Year1798 Denom1 Guinea Mintage10 MintRoyal Mint MetalGold (.9167) Melt ~£820.95

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Country	🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year	1798
Denomination	1 Guinea
Face value	1p
Mintage	10
Mint	Royal Mint · Llantrisant
Circulation	Circulating
Demonetised	Yes
Composition	Gold (.9167)
Weight	8.400g
Diameter	24.0mm
Shape	Round
Grade scale	UK (EF/UNC)

Obverse

Laureate portrait of King George III right, legend around on broad, raised rim. Script: Latin

Reverse

Crowned and quartered, spade-shaped shield of arms, legend around on broad, raised rim, date below. Script: Latin

Gold content

Gross troy oz 0.2701

Purity unknown, melt value is approximate

Melt value (approx) £820.95

Premium over melt £679.05

Also issued as

Pattern Pattern

Market Value

£1,652.64

Volume-weighted average across 5 verified sales in 4 grades.

Grade range £1,094 – £2,000

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Last sale 1.8 yrs ago View price history →

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Market Data by Grade

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	Grade	Latest	Avg (90d)	30d Δ	All-time range	Sales (1yr)	Total sales	Last sale
	FDC	£1,500.00 🔒	–	–	£1,500.00 – £1,500.00	0	1	06-09-2020
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	BU	£2,000.00 🔒	–	–	£2,000.00 – £2,000.00	0	2	01-03-2015
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	VF	£1,093.92 🔒	–	–	£1,093.92 – £1,093.92	0	1	14-04-2024
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	MS-62	£1,669.26 🔒	–	–	£1,669.26 – £1,669.26	0	1	05-10-2024
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