George III - Gold Spade Half Guinea - 1798 > Lot No. 051

Description:
Dated 1798. Fifth bust, dies ↑↑. Obv: with GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA. legend. Rev: crowned shield with date 1798 below and .M.B.F.ET.H.REX.F.D.B.ET.L.D.S.R.I.A.T.ET.E. legend.

Measurements:
4.17 grams.

Condition:
Some scuffing to bust, otherwise about uncirculated and lustrous.

References:
S. 3735.

Estimate: £300 - 400 (EUR 360 - 480; USD 480 - 630)

Auction date: Thursday 9th September 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £300