Specifications: Diameter 24mm, Weight 8.4g & Gold

ENGLAND: (1760-1820) King George III 1813 Military Gold 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 12 clock and was previously mounted. A rare and sought after coin.

Near Very Fine Condition - Ex-Mount & Plugged

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