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Great Britain / United Kingdom - 1 Guinea 1793 - NGC MS 63 - 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: 1 coin graded higher, grade MS 64. This coin is a remarkable example of the 1793 1 Guinea, with only one coin graded higher. General Description: This 1 Guinea from Great Britain, minted in 1793, is a stunning example of British gold coinage from the reign of George III. Graded NGC MS 63, the coin displays exceptional preservation with sharp details and impressive luster. 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 rare and highly desirable piece, especially in this high-grade condition. Front: The obverse features a finely detailed portrait of King George III facing right, adorned with a laurel wreath. The inscription ”GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA” (George III, by the Grace of God) surrounds the portrait, underscoring his divine right to rule. Back: The reverse displays the Royal Arms of Great Britain, with a shield divided into four quadrants representing England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. Above the arms is the inscription ”1 GUINEA”, and the year ”1793” is noted at the bottom.