Lot 182
1813 GEORGE III 'MILITARY' GOLD GUINEA (PLUGGED)
Passed
Est.
£1,850 - £2,200
Live Auction
COINS OF THE REALM AUCTION 14
Live bidding began Jun 26, 2021 at 6 PM BST
Size
Specifications: Mintage 80,000, Diameter 24mm, Weight 8.4g & 22ct Gold
Category
Description
ENGLAND: (1760-1820) King George III 1813 Military Guinea. Obverse: Sixth Laur Head facing right. Lettering GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA . Reverse: Crowned shield in Garter, Legend: BRITANNIARUM REX FIDEI DEFENSOR: HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE on garter Date 1813. The 1813 One year type Guinea was struck to pay Wellingtons's army during the Peninsula War, as gold was the only currency locally accepted. 80,000 Coins were produced struck from gold like the Indian Mohur and Pagoda coins. This coin has been plugged at 6'0 clock and was previously mounted. A rare and sought after coin.
Condition
Very Fine Condition - Plugged & Ex-Mount
Signature
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Quantity
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