© Maison Palombo
© Maison Palombo
2 Guineas - George III Pattern
1777 year| Gold (.9167) | 16.7 g | - |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1777 |
| Value | 2 Guineas (2.1) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 16.7 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#315175 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Ornate crowned quartered shield of arms, divided date above, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: M · B · F · ET · H · REX · F · D · B · ET · L · D · S · R · I · A · T · ET · E · 17 77 ·
Unabridged legend: Magnae Britanniae Franciae Et Hiberniae Rex Fidei Defensor Brunsviciensis Et Luneburgensis Dux Sacri Romani Imperii Archithesauraris Et Elector
Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland Defender of the Faith Duke of Brunswick and Luneburg Arch Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire
Comment
House of Hanover (1714-1901), George III (1760-1820), early gold two guinea proof pattern piece.
For further details, see Wilson & Rasmussen.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Guineas - George III (Pattern) 1777 coin is that it was designed by renowned artist and engraver, William Wyon. Wyon was a prominent figure in the field of numismatics and his work can be seen on many coins from the 19th century. This particular coin features a detailed portrait of King George III, who reigned from 1760 to 1820. The coin's design also includes an image of a crowned shield with the royal arms, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. The Pattern 2 Guineas coin was minted in 1777, but it was not widely circulated and is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item.
