$80,600.00 USD
Minted during the reign of King George III, whose rule coincided with the American Revolutionary War, this coin embodies the intricate relationship between Britain and its colonies during the late 18th century. On the obverse side of the coin is a right-facing portrait of King George III. This depiction serves as a representation of royal authority and power, reflecting the monarch's role as the head of state. Flipping the coin reveals its reverse side is a rendition of the royal coat of arms of Great Britain. This heraldic emblem typically includes various elements such as the lion and unicorn
supporters, the royal crown, and the shield depicting the various heraldic symbols of England, Scotland, and Ireland. These symbols not only emphasize the monarchy's authority but also evoke the rich cultural and historical heritage of the British Empire. As a Gold Half Guinea, this coin was a widely circulated denomination in Britain and its colonies, including America, serving as a crucial medium of exchange in trade and commerce.
The Latin legends translate to on obverse "George III by the Grace of God" continuing on the reverse in abbreviated Latin which if in shown in full reads "Magnae Britanniae Franciae et Hiberniae Rex Fidei Defensor Brun et Lunebergen-sis Dux, Sacri Romani Imperii Archi-Thesaurius et Elector" and translates as "King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, Duke of Brunswick and Luneberg, High Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire.” A total of 168 proof Guineas were produced by Lewis Pingo along with equal numbers of the proof Half Guinea and silver proof Shilling and Sixpence all dated 1787 for the Directors and Governors of the Bank of England as well as for officers within the Mint. Exceedinlgy rare in this high state of preservation
