1 Guinea - William and Mary (1692–1693)
Circulating version: 1692 Ireland Halfpenny - William and Mary
| Country | England (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1692–1693 |
| 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 | 3428 |
Conjoined busts of King William & Queen Mary right, legend around. Note: elephant 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 92·
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The 1692 1 Guinea - William and Mary is a circulating 1 guinea coin issued from 1692 to 1693, 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.
Common questions
How much is the 1692 1 Guinea - William and Mary worth?
No verified sale of the 1692 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 is the 1692 1 Guinea - William and Mary different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 1692 Ireland Halfpenny - William and Mary, not the coin found in change. At 8.39g of 91.7% gold it is heavier than the 6.7g copper circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 1692 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.
