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Great Britain / United Kingdom - 1 Guinea 1745 - NGC AU 55 - George II - Gold 916, 8.4g, 25mm - Only 10% fees + VAT on this item Mintage: Approximately 50,000 coins (estimated) Population of NGC and PCGS grading companies: 7 coins graded higher. 7 coins graded 58, 61, 64 and 65. There are only 3 coins graded higher than this one, making this coin an excellent example of the 1745 1 Guinea. General Description: This 1 Guinea coin from Great Britain, minted in 1745, is a fantastic piece from the reign of George II. Graded NGC AU 55, the coin shows only minor wear, which is typical for a coin of this age and makes it a desirable example from this era. The coin is made of Gold 916, weighs 8.4g, and has a diameter of 25mm. With an estimated mintage of 50,000 coins, this piece is relatively rare, especially in such a high-grade condition. Front: The obverse features a portrait of King George II, facing left and wearing a laurel wreath. The inscription ”GEORGIUS II DEI GRATIA” (George II, by the Grace of God) surrounds the king’s portrait, emphasizing his royal status. Back: The reverse displays the Royal Arms of Great Britain, featuring a shield divided into four quadrants representing the different countries of the United Kingdom. The inscription ”1 GUINEA” is above, with the year ”1745” at the bottom, marking the coin's minting year.