1 Guinea - William III 1st bust (1695–1698)
| Country | England (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1695–1698 |
| 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 | 26.0mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Obv. artist | John Croker |
| Rev. artist | John Croker |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 3458/9 |
First laureate bust of King William III right, legend around.
GVLIELMVS· III·DEI·GRA·
Crowned cruciform shields around central Nassau lion with sceptres bearing national emblems in angles, divided date above, legend around.
MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB REX·16 95·
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The 1695 1 Guinea - William III 1st bust is a circulating 1 guinea coin issued from 1695 to 1698, struck in 91.7% gold. It weighs 8.39g and measures 26mm across. Reverse design: Crowned cruciform shields around central Nassau lion 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 1695 1 Guinea - William III 1st bust worth?
No verified sale of the 1695 1 Guinea - William III 1st bust 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 1695 1 Guinea - William III 1st bust?
Check the weight 8.39g and diameter 26mm and the metal (91.7% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
