The 1813 George III Gold 'Military' Guinea 80,000 coins were specially minted by the British government to pay the army for fighting in the Napoleonic Wars (namely Wellington's army in the Pyrenees), hence the term 'Military'. They were also used to pay local people who would only accept gold as a payment.
Reverse designed by Lewis Pingo.
Obverse is the sixth head of George III also designed by Lewis Pingo.
1813 was the last year the Guinea was minted. In the Great Recoinage of 1816, the Guinea was replaced by the Sovereign as the one pound coin.These are rare coins and in VF prices start about £2,500-£3,000.
Images by permission of M J Hughes Coins.
Mintage: 80,000 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1813. See Coins and Events of 1813
Monarch/Ruler: George III (1760-1820)
Category: Guineas. See more Guineas coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
List items on:
 | The Millionaires Collection George III 1813 Guinea Silver Proof 14.5grams £ 45.00 |
 | 1813 George III Military Guinea Gold plated 30mm Medal £ 5.00 |
 | 1798 Third Guinea George III Rare £ 995.00 |
 | 1792 Guinea, George III £ 1,400.00 |
 | George III, 1813 Military Guinea Paperweight - 87mm, 325g £ 52.70 |
 | 1701 Guinea, William III £ 3,250.00 |
 | 1715 Guinea, George I £ 3,500.00 |
 | 1821 Dated George IV Coin Weight - Full Guinea - 1813 was the last Guinea (F501) £ 55.00 |
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