GEORGE III, 1793 GOLD GUINEA “SPADE’ TYPE

GEORGE III, 1793 GOLD GUINEA “SPADE’ TYPE

Code: 10915

£1,750.00
 

George III, 1793 Gold "Spade" Guinea
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
8.4 grams, 24 mm in diameter.
Extremely fine, lustrous with a light golden tone, some minor contact marks, otherwise a splendid specimen.