Name: Great Britain 1798 George III Gold Guinea NGC MS64 MS-64
SKU: 10543
Price: 4950.00 GBP
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Great Britain 1798 George III Gold Guinea NGC MS64 MS-64

The 1798 Guinea is particularly valuable due to its historical significance and limited availability. It was part of the “spade” guinea series, named for the shield’s shape on the reverse. Coins in this condition, especially with a grade of MS-64, command significant interest from collectors.

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The 1798 George III Gold Guinea is a highly collectible coin from the reign of King George III. This particular coin is graded MS-64 by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC), indicating a mint-state condition with minimal imperfections, making it a premium example of its type.

The Gold Guinea was struck in 22-carat gold, weighing approximately 8.35 grams with a pure gold content of 7.7 grams. Its composition is 91.7% gold (or .917 fineness). On the obverse, it features a right-facing laureate portrait of King George III, while the reverse displays the iconic “spade” shield of the Royal Arms, which represents his titles as King of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, among others.