George III (1760-1820), 'Spade Guinea', 1788, fifth laureate head right, rev. crowned Spade shield, seven strings to harp, seven hearts, chevron milled edge, 8.38g, 12h (Farey 1270; EGC 710; MCE 390; Spink 3729), lightly wiped on obverse field and hairline scratches to right of shield, otherwise lustrous, extremely fine.
Estimate: £500 - £700