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Great Britain / United Kingdom - 1 Guinea 1799 - NGC MS 64 - 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, with a grade of MS 65. General Description: This 1 Guinea from Great Britain, minted in 1799, is a splendid example of gold coinage under the reign of George III. Graded NGC MS 64, the coin showcases impressive luster and excellent details, making it an outstanding specimen of this period. Crafted from Gold 916, the coin weighs 8.4g and has a diameter of 25mm. With an estimated mintage of 80,000 coins, this 1 Guinea is a desirable find. Only 2 coins are graded higher, with a MS 65 grade being the highest. Front: The obverse features the elegant portrait of King George III, facing right and adorned with a laurel wreath. Surrounding the portrait is the inscription ”GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA” (George III, by the Grace of God), asserting the king’s divine right to rule. Back: The reverse displays the Royal Arms of Great Britain, representing the union of England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales, with the inscription ”1 GUINEA” above and the year ”1799” below.