George III (1760-1820), gold Half-Guinea, 1788, fifth laureate head right, Latin legend GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA., rev. crowned quartered spade shaped shield of arms, date at bottom, legend commences lower left, M.B.F.ET.H. REX. F.D.B. ET.L.D.S.R.I.A.T ET.E., weight 4.21g (Schneider -; MCE 428; S.3735). Toned, a few light marks otherwise extremely fine.