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:
 | 1794 Gold Spade Half Guinea Coin George III 22ct 4.2g With Faults £ 595.00 |
 | George III 1789 full Spade Guinea £ 1,358.20 |
 | GEORGE III SPADE HALF GUINEA BRASS TOKEN - Nice Grade £ 4.55 |
 | George III 1762 Quarter-Guinea, one year only issue from captured treasure £ 965.00 |
 | 1774 Guinea - George III British Gold Coin*820 £ 1,250.00 |
 | 1786 GEORGE III GOLD GUINEA COIN - 22Ct - EXTREMELY FINE EF - 8.4 g £ 1,650.00 |
 | 1804 George III 22ct Gold Half Guinea Coin - seventh laureate head. 10205 £ 899.00 |
 | George III 1809 Half-Guinea, 7th bust £ 990.00 |
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