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 Spade Half Guinea 1789 £ 598.30 |
 | George III One Third Gold Guinea 1789 £ 540.00 |
 | 1803 GEORGE III THIRD GUINEA £ 465.70 |
 | 1788 George III Full Gold Guinea Superb EF Condition Amazing Details Rare Coin £ 1,485.70 |
 | 1800 GEORGE III THIRD GUINEA £ 400.00 |
 | George iii gold Third Guinea 1800 In Extremely Fine To Uncirculated Condition. £ 440.20 |
 | 1786 George III England Half Guinea - NGC AU £ 1,048.85 |
 | 1797 George III 22ct Gold Third Of A Guinea First Year Of Production. Very Nice £ 804.90 |
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