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⅓ Guinea - George III
| Gold (.9167) | 2.8 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1797-1800 |
| Value | ⅓ Guinea (7⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#13159 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Crown centrally with legend around and date below.
Note: date within line of legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAG·BRI·FR·ET·HIB·REX
·1799·
Translation: King of Great Britain, France and Ireland
Engraver: Lewis Pingo
Comment
Third guineas were struck at 133½ to the pound troy, giving a standard weight of 8/89 troy ounce (43.1 grains).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅓ Guinea George III coin is that it was part of a series of coins issued during the Great Recoinage of 1816, which aimed to address the shortage of small denomination coins in circulation and to introduce a new standardized coinage system across the British Empire. The ⅓ Guinea coin was specifically designed to be equal in value to three silver shillings, making it a convenient and practical denomination for everyday transactions.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1798 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ⅓ Guinea - George III 1797-1800 coin.
