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Long Beach Signature Sale 3067 6-7 Sep 2018
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George III gold "Military" Guinea 1813 AU53 NGC, KM664, S-3730. The final year of the Guinea's production and a very popular type thus, this issue was only produced to pay troops fighting in the Napoleonic Wars hence its being dubbed the 'military' Guinea. It would be replaced four years later with the first of the iconic Sovereigns. This example is a very pleasing Almost Uncirculated, minimally worn with a beautiful red patina giving a halo to the bold devices. Sure to appeal to any dedicated collector of the British Guinea series.
From the Collection of a Berkshire Gentleman
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1500-2500 USD
George III gold "Military" Guinea 1813 AU53 NGC, KM664, S-3730. The final year of the Guinea's production and a very popular type thus, this issue was only produced to pay troops fighting in the Napoleonic Wars hence its being dubbed the 'military' Guinea. It would be replaced four years later with the first of the iconic Sovereigns. This example is a very pleasing Almost Uncirculated, minimally worn with a beautiful red patina giving a halo to the bold devices. Sure to appeal to any dedicated collector of the British Guinea series.
From the Collection of a Berkshire Gentleman
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1500-2500 USD