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1806 Third Guinea George III Gold Coin

1806 Third Guinea George III Gold Coin Reverse

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£625.00
Collectable gold Third Guinea of King George III. This 1806 issue features the second laureate head of the reigning monarch, designed by Nathaniel Marchant and engraved by Lewis Pingo. The reverse displays the recognisable crown design used on all Third Guineas. These small gold coins were minted only between 1797 and 1813 during a period when precious metals were scarce in Britain and banknotes replaced most coins. Only Half Guineas and Third Guineas were produced in 1806, with a total gold output of £316,936 for this calendar year. These coins remain collectable and sought-after.
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What Are Third Guineas?

Third Guineas are gold coins, issued between 1787 and 1813. Worth seven Shillings, they were introduced during the French Revolutionary Wars when gold was in short supply in order to pay the Bank of England's dividends.

Crown Reverse Design

The reverse of all 1806 gold Third Guineas displays a distinctive royal crown design engraved by Lewis Pingo with the date below and a star mintmark above. The Latin legend reads 'BRITANNIARUM REX FIDEI DEFENSOR'.

Second Laureate Head

The obverse displays the second laureate head of King George III, facing right, designed by Nathaniel Marchant and engraved by Pingo. The surrounding legend reads 'GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA'.

22-Carat Gold UK Coin

Third Guineas are struck in a 22-carat gold alloy, weigh about 2.8 grams and measure 17 millimetres in diameter, measured from milled edge to milled edge. These coins were produced by the Royal Mint at the Tower of London.

Collecting Historic Currency

Third Guineas are among the only gold issues struck in the decades before the Great Recoinage, when annual issues of 'full' Guineas ceased. This, along with their interesting economic context, makes these historic coins collectable.