1762 QUARTER GUINEA

 

Obverse:George III - Design by Richard Yeo.
Legend: GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA
Reverse:Crowned Shield - Design by Richard Yeo.
Legend: M B F ET H REX F D B ET L D S R I A T ET E; 1762
Edge:Reeded - milled diagonally.
Weight:2.10 grams.
Size:16 mm (diameter).
Composition:22 Carat Fine - 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper.
Gold Content:.0820 oz.
Mintage:
Mintmarks:None.

Valuation:
1762 QUARTER GUINEA

FineVery
Fine		Extra
Fine
1996110240400

Notes:

Despite the unpopularity of the gold guarter guinea during the reign of George I, it was again considered necessary to produce this denomination to fill the gap between the low denomination silver and the larger gold coins. The coin met the same fate as its predecessor, being struck for one year only. The tiny size of the coin made it impractical, many were put aside as keepsakes, and when used, the coin was easily lost.

Send mail to designer@agphotodesign.com with questions or comments about this web site.
Copyright © 2001-07 Australian Stamp & Coin Coy Pty. Ltd.     Last modified: 05 December, 2007