Great Britain. Guinea, 1785. S.3728; Fr-355; KM-604. George III, 1760-1820. Obverse: Fourth laureate coinage portrait of King. Reverse: Crowned shield of arms.
Gold coins of George III
During the reign of George III, a variety of gold coins were minted across the British Empire. These coins were used for international trade, commerce, and as a store of value. Here are some of the main types of gold coins minted during George III's reign:Gold Guinea: The guinea was a popular gold coin with a denomination of one pound and one ...
Minting techniques during the reign of George III
During the reign of George III, which lasted from 1760 to 1820, various minting techniques were employed to produce coins for circulation across the British Empire. Here are some of the main minting techniques used during this period:Hammered Coinage: At the beginning of George III's reign, the traditional method of hammered coinage was still ...