GEORGE III, 1787 PROOF GOLD GUINEA

George III, Gold Proof "Spade" Gold Guinea, 1787
Plain edge Gold Proof
Obverse: Fifth laureate head facing right, with Latin legend surrounding: GEORGIVS .III. DEI.GRATIA
Reverse: Spade shaped crowned quartered shield of arms, with date below, abbreviated Latin legend surrounding: M.B.F. ET. H. REX. F.D. B.ET. L. D. S. R. I. A. T ET. E.
Schneider 611, S.3729.
A choice mint state example of this extremely rare proof guinea.
Has been graded and slabbed somewhat unfairly in our opinion by NGC as PF60.
NGC Certification number: 5745670-001.