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GEORGE III 1798 GOLD GUINEA

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Code: 10111



George III Gold "Spade" 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.3729
A fairly common date but a superb choice example, with original mint lustre, much as struck.
8.4 grams, 24 mm in diameter.