1797 Half-Guinea - Spade Reverse - George IIIThe Reverse, designed by Lewis Pingo (1743-1830), shows the Spade design. This design was used between 1787 and 1800 inclusive.
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.
Main specifications:
- Alloy: 22 Carat Gold
- Weight: 4.18 g
- Diameter: 20.00mm
- Alignment: ^^
The Obverse shows the fifth head portrait of King George III, also designed by Lewis Pingo.In Fine condition prices start about £200 going up to over £700 in EF. Always buy from reputable dealers, there are plenty of 'replicas' around.
Images used by permission of The Royal Mint
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1797. See Coins and Events of 1797
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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 | 1790 Gold Spade Half Guinea Coin George III 22ct 4.2g £ 595.00 |
 | 1772 George III Brass Half Guinea Coin Weight D G 2 14 Ewer Countermark 4.00g £ 47.03 |
 | 1790 Gt Britain Half Guinea George III, Obverse Bust/Reverse Shield. £ 720.70 |
 | George III Half Guinea Brass Coin Weight - Withers 1714g – 10:6 Both Sides 4.15g £ 36.74 |
 | GEORGE III SPADE HALF GUINEA BRASS TOKEN - Nice Grade £ 4.50 |
 | 1772 George III Half Guinea Coin Weight Brass Ewer Countermark 4.15g Rare £ 89.11 |
 | George III 22ct Gold Half Guinea Coin Pendant Antique 1804 Very Fine £ 885.00 |
 | George III Great Britain Spade Half Guinea Token 1790 Brass £ 44.91 |
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