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ANA Signature Sale 3066 17 Aug 2018
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George III gold 'Military' Guinea 1813 MS63 NGC, KM664, S-3730. An outstanding example from the final year of production for one of the most iconic early-milled British denominations. The Guinea, first struck in 1663 during the reign of Charles II, was produced for 150 years until 1813, the year the present specimen was minted. A coinage of necessity, the so-called 'military' Guineas of 1813 numbered 80,000 and were produced solely as a one-year type by the British government in order to pay armed forces fighting in the Napoleonic Wars. Clearly whomever this Guinea was paid to put it aside immediately as it has encountered no wear whatsoever. Absolutely exquisite, an exceptionally lustrous lemon-gold jewel, superbly struck with Prooflike surfaces which dazzle the viewer. A Georgian treasure sure to appeal to collectors with a focus on eye-appeal.
From the Collection of A Scottish Gentleman
HID02901242017
Estimate: 5000-7000 USD
George III gold 'Military' Guinea 1813 MS63 NGC, KM664, S-3730. An outstanding example from the final year of production for one of the most iconic early-milled British denominations. The Guinea, first struck in 1663 during the reign of Charles II, was produced for 150 years until 1813, the year the present specimen was minted. A coinage of necessity, the so-called 'military' Guineas of 1813 numbered 80,000 and were produced solely as a one-year type by the British government in order to pay armed forces fighting in the Napoleonic Wars. Clearly whomever this Guinea was paid to put it aside immediately as it has encountered no wear whatsoever. Absolutely exquisite, an exceptionally lustrous lemon-gold jewel, superbly struck with Prooflike surfaces which dazzle the viewer. A Georgian treasure sure to appeal to collectors with a focus on eye-appeal.
From the Collection of A Scottish Gentleman
HID02901242017
Estimate: 5000-7000 USD