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George I 1715 Guinea, third laureate head

George I (1714-27),gold Guinea, 1715, third laureate head right, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS. D. G. M. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX. F.D.,rev.crowned cruciform broad shields, incorporating the Arms of Hanover, ornamental sceptres in angles, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, .BRVN ET. L. DVX S.R.I.A:TH ET. EL., weight 8.16g (Schneider 546; MCE 247; Bull EGC 504; S.3630).Nice copper red tone, hairline scratch on reverse, otherwise Fair to Fine.

The abbreviated Latin legends translate as on the obverse "George by the Grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith" and on the reverse as "Duke of Brunswick and Luneberg, High Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire."

The calendar year output of gold coinage for 1715 was £1,739,505 which would have consisted of Guineas of two bust types and Half-Guineas. This was the highest output of the reign which may go some way to explaining why two types of obverse were used for the guineas.

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