1 Guinea - William and Mary (1689–1694)
| Country | England (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1689–1694 |
| 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 | 25.5mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Obv. artist | James Roettier and Norbert Roettiers |
| Rev. artist | James Roettier and Norbert Roettiers |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 3427 |
Conjoined busts of King William & Queen Mary right, legend around. Note: elephant and castle below
GVLIELMVS·ET·MARIA·DEI·GRATIA
Crowned quartered shield of arms with central Nassau lion, divided date above, legend around.
MAG·BR·FR·ET·HIB·REX·ET·REGINA·16 89·
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The 1689 1 Guinea - William and Mary is a circulating 1 guinea coin issued from 1689 to 1694, struck in 91.7% gold. It weighs 8.39g and measures 25.5mm across. Reverse design: Crowned quartered shield of arms with central Nassau lion, 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 1689 1 Guinea - William and Mary worth?
No verified sale of the 1689 1 Guinea - William and Mary has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £768 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1689 1 Guinea - William and Mary?
Check the weight 8.39g and diameter 25.5mm and the metal (91.7% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
