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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 | 1804-1813 |
| 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 | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#13164 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Crown centrally with legend around and date below.
Note: date inside line of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITANNIARUM REX FIDEI DEFENSOR *
1813
Translation: King of Britain Defender of the Faith
Engraver: Lewis Pingo
Edge
Slant-reeded right
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 1804-1813 coin is that it was minted during a time when the British Empire was facing a severe shortage of gold coins. To address this issue, the British government decided to introduce a new gold coin, the ⅓ Guinea, which was valued at one-third of a guinea (a unit of currency used in the British Empire at the time). This coin was made of gold that was 91.67% pure, which was a higher purity than many other gold coins in circulation at the time. The ⅓ Guinea coin was designed to be more affordable for the general population and was widely used in trade and commerce.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1804 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1808 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1810 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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