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– SOLDThe 1813 Great Britain Gold Half Guinea featuring King George III is a coin from a crucial period in British history, minted during the Napoleonic Wars. George III, who had been on the throne since 1760, ruled over a Britain engaged in extensive military conflicts, including the wars against Revolutionary and Napoleonic France. By 1813, Britain was playing a leading role in the final campaigns against Napoleon, culminating in his eventual defeat in 1815. The economic strain of the war led to fluctuations in gold coin production, making these coins an important reflection of Britain’s monetary policies during wartime.
The obverse of the coin features a right-facing portrait of King George III, who by this time was in declining health and had been declared mentally unfit to rule, with his son serving as Prince Regent. The surrounding inscription reads "GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA," meaning "George III, by the Grace of God."
The reverse bears the crowned shield of the United Kingdom, divided into quadrants representing England, Scotland, and Ireland, with the inscription "BRITANNIARUM REX FIDEI DEFENSOR," meaning "King of the Britains, Defender of the Faith." This design reflects Britain's status as a global empire and its commitment to Protestantism.
