The 1795 Guinea - SpadeThe Reverse, designed by Lewis Pingo (1743-1830), shows the Spade design. This design was used between 1787 and 1799.
The inscription is grandiose and highlights a country at the height of power: 'M·B·F·ET·H·REX·F·D·B·ET·L·D·S·R·I·A·T·ET·E' meaning "King of Great Britain, France and Ireland; Defender of the Faith, Duke of Brunswick and Lüneburg, High Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire". Date below.
Specifications:
- Alloy: 22 Carat Gold
- Weight: 8.35 g
- Diameter: 24.00 mm
The Obverse was also designed by Lewis Pingo and shows the fifth portrait of King George III.Edge is reeded.
Images used by permission of The Royal Mint
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1795. See Coins and Events of 1795
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 1795 Guinea, AU58, 5th bust, 9 over small 9, spade reverse £ 2,987.00 |
 | George III 1795 Guinea, MS60, 5th bust, spade reverse £ 3,201.00 |
 | GEORGE III SPADE HALF GUINEA BRASS TOKEN - Nice Grade £ 4.55 |
 | George III 1789 full Spade Guinea £ 1,358.20 |
 | George III 1798 Guinea, 5th bust, spade reverse £ 2,032.00 |
 | England 1795 spade Guinea Counter Token King George III Brass Simcox Issue £ 36.25 |
 | 1795 U.K SPADE GUINEA GAMING TOKEN-SIMCOX (OUNTER TOKENS) N#358107 £ 31.72 |
 | 1775 George III full guinea nice coin £ 1,842.70 |
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