The 1779 Guinea - George IIIThe 1779 guinea is made of 22 carat gold, and weighs 8.4 grams. It has a diameter of 25mm. Fourth laureate head. SCBC: 3728.
9/7 overdates do exist but are rare.
The reverse design features a crowned shield of arms. Legend is "M . B . F . ET . H . REX . FD . B . ET . L . D . S . R . I . A . T . ET . E 1779".
The Obverse depicts King George III’s fourth laureate head. Legend is "GEORGIVS . III DEI . GRATIA".Image credit: Portable Antiquities Scheme
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1779. See Coins and Events of 1779
Monarch/Ruler: George III (1760-1820)
Category: Guineas. See more Guineas coins
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Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | GEORGE III. 1803 HALF GUINEA. CHOICE CONDITION £ 1,500.00 |
 | 🇬🇧 51x George III Half Guinea Tokens c1788–1795 – Brass – Job Lot – 18thC £ 187.90 |
 | 1804 George III 22ct Gold Half Guinea Coin - seventh laureate head. 10205 £ 913.36 |
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