George I Coins (1714 - 1727)

Discover King George I Coins from 1714 to 1727, featuring all official British coinage issued during the reign of King George I. This category includes circulating and ceremonial coins from The Royal Mint struck during the early Georgian era, covering gold, silver, copper, Maundy, proof, specimen, and certified graded issues. From classic gold Guineas and Half Guineas to silver Crowns, Shillings, and distinctive copper “dump” coinage, King George I coins represent the beginning of the Hanoverian dynasty and an important chapter in British numismatic history.

Britain’s Early Hanoverian Coinage Era

King George I ascended to the British throne in 1714 following the death of Queen Anne, becoming the first monarch of the House of Hanover. His reign marked a major dynastic transition and the beginning of the Georgian era, while British coinage continued under the traditional pre-decimal £sd monetary system of pounds, shillings, and pence.

This category includes all British coins issued under King George I between 1714 and 1727, including circulation strikes, Maundy money, gold coinage, silver denominations, and collector issues. Coins produced during the reign included the farthing, halfpenny, penny, sixpence, shilling, half crown, crown, guinea, half guinea, quarter guinea, and ceremonial Maundy coinage.

Collectors can explore coins featuring several portrait varieties of King George I, reflecting changing engravings used throughout the reign. Gold Guineas remain among the most desirable coins of the period, struck in 22-carat gold and displaying the classic cruciform shield reverse associated with early Hanoverian coinage.

The reign is also famous for its distinctive silver and copper issues. Special “South Sea Company” silver coins dated 1723 carry the “SSC” mark, identifying silver supplied through the South Sea Company and linking the coinage directly to one of Britain’s most famous financial episodes. Copper halfpennies of 1717–1718, known today as “dump” halfpennies due to their compact thick shape, are equally popular among collectors of early Georgian coinage.

Maundy money from the reign remains especially collectable, with surviving sets and individual silver denominations prized for their scarcity and ceremonial significance.

Why Collect King George I Coins?

King George I Coins (1714–1727) remain highly sought after because of:

• Covers the beginning of Britain’s Hanoverian dynasty
• Features early Georgian gold, silver, and copper coinage
• Includes Guineas, Half Guineas, and Quarter Guineas
• Features famous South Sea Company “SSC” silver issues
• Includes distinctive “dump” copper coinage
• Strong links to early 18th-century British history
• Popular with Georgian and British coin collectors worldwide

Explore King George I Coinage

This category includes a wide range of British coin issues such as:

• Gold Guineas, Half Guineas, and Quarter Guineas
• Crowns, Half Crowns, and Shillings
• Sixpence and silver denominations
• Copper Halfpennies and Farthings
• South Sea Company (SSC) coinage
• “Dump” Halfpenny issues of 1717–1718
• Maundy silver sets and ceremonial coinage
• Proof and specimen issues
• Certified PCGS and NGC graded coins

Buy King George I Coins with Confidence

At The London Coin Company , all King George I Coins are carefully sourced and authenticated for quality, rarity, and collectability. Whether you are building a Georgian coin collection, collecting historic Guineas, or researching the origins of Hanoverian Britain, King George I Coins offer a unique combination of royal heritage, historic significance, and enduring numismatic appeal.