The 1779 Guinea - George IIIThe 1779 guinea is made of 22 carat gold, and weighs 8.4 grams. It has a diameter of 25mm. Fourth laureate head. SCBC: 3728.
9/7 overdates do exist but are rare.
The reverse design features a crowned shield of arms. Legend is "M . B . F . ET . H . REX . FD . B . ET . L . D . S . R . I . A . T . ET . E 1779".
The Obverse depicts King George III’s fourth laureate head. Legend is "GEORGIVS . III DEI . GRATIA".Image credit: Portable Antiquities Scheme
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1779. See Coins and Events of 1779
Monarch/Ruler: George III (1760-1820)
Category: Guineas. See more Guineas coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | Good grade 1793 George III spade gold guinea free postage for UK £ 1,395.00 |
 | Great Britain Full Gold Guinea 1790 George III £ 1,230.70 |
 | 1779 King George III Gold half Guinea Coin £ 720.70 |
 | George III 1789 Spade Guinea Head right £ 1,179.70 |
 | 1792 Guinea, George III £ 1,400.00 |
 | 1803 Third Guinea, George III NGC MS61 Gold Coin £ 1,128.70 |
 | GEORGE III (1760-1820). GOLD THIRD GUINEA. DATED 1799. £ 723.59 |
 | 51 × George III Half Guinea Brass Tokens (c.1788–1795) | Job Lot | British 18thC £ 229.50 |
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