© Michael62
© Michael62
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 | 1801-1803 |
| Value | ⅓ Guinea (7⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#13163 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Crown centrally with legend around and date below.
Note: date inside line of legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITANNIARUM REX FIDEI DEFENSOR *
1801
Translation: King of Britain Defender of the Faith
Engraver: Lewis Pingo
Edge
Diagonal reeding
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 coin is that it was part of a series of coins issued during King George III's reign that were designed to address the shortage of small denomination coins in circulation. The ⅓ Guinea coin was specifically introduced to fill the gap between the 1 Guinea coin and the smaller 1/4 Guinea coin.
