1797 Half-Guinea - Spade Reverse - George IIIThe Reverse, designed by Lewis Pingo (1743-1830), shows the Spade design. This design was used between 1787 and 1800 inclusive.
The inscription is grandiose and highlights a country at the height of power: 'M·B·F·ET·H·REX·F·D·B·ET·L·D·S·R·I·A·T·ET·E' meaning "King of Great Britain, France and Ireland; Defender of the Faith, Duke of Brunswick and Lüneburg, High Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire". Date below.
Main specifications:
- Alloy: 22 Carat Gold
- Weight: 4.18 g
- Diameter: 20.00mm
- Alignment: ^^
The Obverse shows the fifth head portrait of King George III, also designed by Lewis Pingo.In Fine condition prices start about £200 going up to over £700 in EF. Always buy from reputable dealers, there are plenty of 'replicas' around.
Images used by permission of The Royal Mint
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1797. See Coins and Events of 1797
Monarch/Ruler: George III (1760-1820)
Category: Guineas. See more Guineas coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 1779 King George III Gold half Guinea Coin £ 720.70 |
 | 1804 George III 22ct Gold Half Guinea Coin - seventh laureate head. 10205 £ 913.36 |
 | 1785 Half Guinea, George III, high grade £ 1,500.00 |
 | 1801 Half Guinea, George III, slabbed by NGC MS61 £ 1,250.00 |
 | GEORGE III SPADE HALF GUINEA BRASS TOKEN - Nice Grade £ 4.50 |
 | George III Half Guinea Coin Weight 1/2, S D 10 6, 16mm 4.10g Good Detail & Toned £ 26.00 |
 | 51 × George III Half Guinea Brass Tokens (c.1788–1795) | Job Lot | British 18thC £ 229.50 |
 | 15 × George III Half Guinea Brass Tokens (c.1788–1795) | Collectors Lot £ 99.50 |
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