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GEORGE III 1798 GOLD HALF-GUINEA

£1,400.00

Code: 10109



George III Gold "Spade" Half-Guinea, 1798
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.
S.3735
A fairly common date but a very pleasing example, good extremely fine or better with lustre.
4.2 grams, 21 mm in diameter.