1 Guinea - William III 2nd bust (1697–1701)
| Country | England (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1697–1701 |
| 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 | 3460-4 |
Second 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·1701·
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The 1697 1 Guinea - William III 2nd bust is a circulating 1 guinea coin issued from 1697 to 1701, 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 1697 1 Guinea - William III 2nd bust worth?
No verified sale of the 1697 1 Guinea - William III 2nd 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 1697 1 Guinea - William III 2nd 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.
