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goldmen
2010-10-25
Gold
Great Britain. Guinea, 1785. S.3728; Fr-355; KM-604. George III, 1760-1820. Obverse: Fourth laureate coinage portrait of King. Reverse: Crowned shield of arms. Guineas of this period are gaining in popularity. NGC graded AU-58.
Gold coins of George III
During the reign of George III, a variety of gold coins were minted across the British Empire. These coins were used for international trade, commerce, and as a store of value. Here are some of the main types of gold coins minted during George III's reign:Gold Guinea: The guinea was a popular gold coin with a denomination of one pound and one ...