1690 Guinea – William and Mary

1690 Guinea Obverse MJH

The 1690 Guinea - William and Mary

Gold Guinea of King William and Queen Mary minted by the Royal Mint in 1690. This is the SCBC 3426 and it has a few variants. On some 1690 guineas there is a small elephant and castle logo below the bust; this indicates that the gold came from the Africa Company.

The Obverse shows the conjoined bust of William and Mary.

The Reverse shows a crowned quartered shield of arms, with the Lion of Nassau in the centre.

The Guinea started the reign of William and Mary valued at 21 shillings and 6 pence, but towards the end of the reign the value had risen to nearly 30 shillings.

Image credit: M J Hughes Coins
 
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1690. See Coins and Events of 1690
Monarch/Ruler: William and Mary (1689-1694)
Category: Guineas. See more Guinea coins and see which Guinea coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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