The 1678 Guinea - Charles IIThe 1678 Guinea Reverse shows crowned cruciform coats-of-arms with sceptres in the quarters and a design of four interlocked monograms in the centre. SCBC: 3344. Gold, Diameter 25mm, weighs 8.39g.
The coin shows the designs of John Roettier.
There are variants that used gold that came from the Africa Company. You may see a small elephant and castle below the King's bust, or rarer an elephant only.
The Obverse shows the fourth laureated bust of King Charles II.On the Legend, Charles II is written in Latin as CAROLVS II.
Image credit: The Royal Mint
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1678. See Coins and Events of 1678
Monarch/Ruler: Charles II (1660-1685)
Category: Guineas. See more Guinea coins
and see which Guinea coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
List items on:
 | Charles II 1669 Guinea, 3rd bust, very rare date £ 5,369.00 |
 | The Millionaires Collection Charles II Guinea Gold Plated Proof 23 grams £ 26.70 |
 | Charles II 1684 Half-Guinea, AU58, finest graded, final date for reign £ 9,364.00 |
 | Rare 1673 Charles II Gold Guinea coin. £ 2,760.70 |
 | Charles II 1683 Guinea, 4th bust, AU58, penultimate year £ 10,696.00 |
 | Charles II 1673 Five-Guineas, 1st bust, rare date £ 26,673.00 |
 | Charles II 1675 Guinea, CRAOLVS spelling error of King's name, best survivor £ 13,358.00 |
 | Charles II 1673 Five-Guineas, 1st bust, AU55+, edge V. QVINTO £ 58,630.00 |
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