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Great Britain / United Kingdom - 1 Guinea 1792 - 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 and PCGS grading companies: 2 coins graded higher, grade MS 63. This coin is a remarkable example of the 1792 1 Guinea, with only two coins graded higher. General Description: This 1 Guinea from Great Britain, minted in 1792, is a superb example of British gold coinage during the reign of George III. Graded NGC MS 62, the coin displays excellent preservation with sharp features and brilliant luster, making it a desirable piece for collectors of 18th-century British 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, it remains a highly sought-after rarity, especially in its high-grade condition. Front: The obverse features a well-executed portrait of King George III facing right, wearing a laurel wreath. The inscription ”GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA” (George III, by the Grace of God) encircles the image of the king, emphasizing his divine right to rule. Back: The reverse showcases the Royal Arms of Great Britain, featuring a shield divided into four quadrants representing England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. Above the arms is the inscription ”1 GUINEA”, and the year ”1792” appears at the bottom.