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 Guinea coins
and see which Guinea coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
List items on:
 | George III Gold Half Guinea (Military Head) 1801. Investment Grade Royal Mint. £ 797.20 |
 | George III 1789 full Spade Guinea £ 1,358.20 |
 | George III Third Guinea Gold Coin. 1803 £ 409.60 |
 | George III 1762 Quarter-Guinea, one year only issue from captured treasure £ 965.00 |
 | George III 1798 Third-Guinea, 2nd year of issue £ 699.00 |
 | 1794 Gold Spade Half Guinea Coin George III 22ct 4.2g With Faults £ 595.00 |
 | 1804 George III 22ct Gold Half Guinea Coin - seventh laureate head. 10205 £ 899.00 |
 | George III 1798 Guinea, 5th bust, spade reverse £ 2,032.00 |
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