England. George III. Guinea 1794

Guilder Gold Guinea Giorgio III (1760-1820) – Great Britain – 22kt Gold – Condition SPL

History and Importance:
The Guinea (Guinea) was the gold reference coin of the British monetary system before the introduction of the Sovereign (Pound Sterling) in 1817. Its name derives from the Guinea region in West Africa, from which much of the gold used by the Royal Mint for coinage came.
Technical Details:
• Monarch: George III.
• Material: 22 carat gold (title 916.7/1000).
• Nominal Weight: about 8.35 - 8.40 grams.
• Diameter: 24 - 25 mm.
• Obverse (A): Laureate portrait of King George III facing right with the legend "GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA".
• Reverse (R): [Insert description based on the image of the reverse, typically a crowned shield with the Royal Arms or the "Spade Guinea" shield].
Condition:
The coin shows sharp details in the laurel crown's feathers and in the monarch's facial features. Despite circulation marks consistent with the era, it retains excellent original lustre.