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BI02882

George III 1809 Third-Guinea of Seven Shillings, 3rd type, 2nd bust

George III (1760-1820), gold Third Guinea, 1809, third type, second laureate head right, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA. rev. large crown, date below, legend surrounding commencing top, * BRITANNIARUM REX FIDEI DEFENSOR, weight 2.78g (Schneider -; Bull EGC 878; MCE 459; S.3740). Toned with a few tiny spots and flecks, otherwise extremely fine.

The Latin legends translate as on obverse "George III by the grace of God" and on the reverse "King of the Britains, Defender of the Faith."

The gold output for calendar year 1809 was £298,947 which was devoted to Half and Third Guinea production only.

Provenance:

Ex A H Baldwin, vault stock, purchased Spring 2006.

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