Half-Guinea coin of George III

Half-Guinea coin of George III Half-Guinea coin of George III

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Half-Guinea coin of George III
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Half-Guinea coin of George III
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Coin, gold. Half-Guinea of George III. 3rd issue. Obv. GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA. Bust of king to right, laureate. Rev. BRITANNIARUM REX FIDEI DEFENSOR. Small shield within the Garter with motto; the arms are : 1 and 4, England; 2, Scotland ; 3, Ireland ; and on an escutcheon of pretence the arms of the Electorate surmounted by the Electoral cap; below, 1803. Wt. 64.8 grains. Given by Mrs. Glinn. V&A no. 715-1906.

Details

Category:
Coins, Medals & Tokens
Object Number:
1947-2/197
Materials:
gold (metal)
Measurements:
overall: 4.19897 g
type:
coin