Description
George III (1760-1820), Guinea, 1787, 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 surrounds MBF ET H REX FD BET L D S R I A T ET E (S.3729; MCE 391).
The first year of the fifth head guinea run which came to an end in 1799. This date is also offered in a very rare proof issue (cf., W&R 102-104, pp 147-149 designed by Lewis Pingo). A nicely toned example free from surface markings and bagmarks which tend to present on this bust. What appears to be metal testing marks below the truncation, small neat vertical etchings probably from a jeweller or Victorian Goldsmith. Definitive very fine, much eye appeal.
