1779 Guinea – George III

1779 Guinea Reverse

The 1779 Guinea - George III

The 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 Guinea coins and see which Guinea coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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1798 George III Full Spade Guinea gold Coin, 22ct Gold Extremely fine condition
1798 George III Full Spade Guinea gold Coin, 22ct Gold Extremely fine condition
£ 1,449.99
1786 George III England Half Guinea - NGC AU
1786 George III England Half Guinea - NGC AU
£ 981.06
1775 George III   full guinea    nice coin
1775 George III full guinea nice coin
£ 1,842.70
1787 Gold Guinea, George III
1787 Gold Guinea, George III
£ 1,400.00
George iii gold Third Guinea 1800 In Extremely Fine To Uncirculated Condition.
George iii gold Third Guinea 1800 In Extremely Fine To Uncirculated Condition.
£ 715.60
High Grade (4.19g) 1804 George III Gold Half Guinea.
High Grade (4.19g) 1804 George III Gold Half Guinea.
£ 797.20
1730 British Gaming Token Spade Half Guinea George III Bronze 25mm
1730 British Gaming Token Spade Half Guinea George III Bronze 25mm
£ 36.22
🇬🇧 51x George III Half Guinea Tokens c1788–1795 – Brass – Job Lot – 18thC
🇬🇧 51x George III Half Guinea Tokens c1788–1795 – Brass – Job Lot – 18thC
£ 187.90

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