Lot 129
1761 RARE GEORGE III FIRST PORTRAIT GOLD GUINEA
Passed
Est.
£15,500 - £16,500
Live Auction
Coins of the Realm Auction 24
Live bidding began Mar 27, 2022 at 2 PM BST
Size
Diameter 24mm, Weight 8.4g, Gold
Category
Description
ENGLAND: (1760-1820) King George III 1761 Gold Full Guinea, Obverse: First laureate head right, two leaves at top of wreath, legend GEORGIVS. III. DEI. GRATIA. toothed border around rim both sides, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, date either side of crown, legend M.B.F.ET.H. REX. F.D.B. ET.L.D.S.R.I.A.T ET.E. (MCE 367; S.3725). Reddish lustre, good strong hair detail, eye and brow with spectacular detail to the bottom hair curls. and rare as the first issue of the reign. Extremely Fine Condition. Rare.
Condition
Extremely Fine condition. Rare.
Signature
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Quantity
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