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Great Britain / United Kingdom - 1 Guinea 1791 - NGC MS 62 - George III - Gold 916, 8.4g, 25mm - Only 10% fees + VAT on this item Mintage: Approximately 80,000 coins (estimated) Population of NGC grading company: 7 coins graded higher, MS 63 and 64. This coin is a remarkable example of the 1791 1 Guinea, with only one coin graded higher. General Description: This 1 Guinea from Great Britain, minted in 1791, is a beautiful example of British coinage during the reign of George III. Graded NGC MS 62, it features excellent preservation, with sharp details and bright luster, making it a highly desirable addition to any collection of 18th-century British gold coins. The coin is composed of Gold 916, weighs 8.4g, and has a diameter of 25mm. With an estimated mintage of 80,000 coins, this piece remains a sought-after rarity, especially with its high-grade status. Front: The obverse features a detailed portrait of King George III facing right, wearing a laurel wreath. The inscription ”GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA” (George III, by the Grace of God) surrounds the portrait, affirming the monarch's divine right to rule. Back: The reverse displays the Royal Arms of Great Britain, with the shield divided into four quadrants, representing England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. The inscription ”1 GUINEA” appears above the arms, with the year ”1791” inscribed at the bottom.