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Great Britain / United Kingdom - 1 Guinea 1775 - NGC MS 64 - George III - Gold 916, 8.4g, 25mm - Only 10% fees + VAT on this item Mintage: Approximately 50,000 coins (estimated) Population of NGC and PCGS grading companies: 0 coins graded higher. Highest garde nkown for this coin, making this piece an outstanding example of the 1775 1 Guinea. General Description: This 1 Guinea from Great Britain, minted in 1775, is an exceptional piece from the reign of George III. Graded NGC MS 64, this coin is in near-perfect condition, with sharp details and brilliant luster, making it a highly desirable example of British coinage from the 18th century. The coin is composed of Gold 916, weighs 8.4g, and has a diameter of 25mm. With an estimated mintage of 50,000 coins, this coin is relatively rare, especially in such a high-grade condition. Front: The obverse features a finely 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, emphasizing his royal authority. Back: The reverse displays the Royal Arms of Great Britain, with a shield divided into four quadrants, representing the four nations of the United Kingdom. The inscription ”1 GUINEA” appears at the top, with the year ”1775” at the bottom, marking the coin's minting year.