Description
George III (1760-1820), Guinea, 1798, fifth laureate head right, legend reads GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA. Rev, spade shaped crowned quartered shield of arms, seven strings to Irish harp, date below, legend commences from bottom left, MBF ET H REX FD BET L D S R I A T ET E (S.3729; MCE.402; EGC.732).
Pleasing rich auburn gold toning, some of the usual surface markings and nicks, pleasing definition in the Kings portrait and a depth to the hair. Rev, under closer inspection well struck with much of its original red bloom. Extremely fine, fetching.
