Pictures of Coins of the UK

by Tony Clayton

Coins of George III

One Guinea

George II <-- : : --> George IV

1764 guinea, second head Courtesy of Spink

1772 guinea, third head Courtesy of Spink

1774 guinea, fourth head Courtesy of Spink

1790 (Spade) guinea, fifth head Courtesy of Jean ELSEN & ses Fils S.A.

A brass Gaming Token in the style of a Spade Guinea Note the impossible date and incorrect inscription, used to prevent execution of the manufacturer for counterfeiting Courtesy of Bill Stainthorpe

1798 gilt copper pattern guinea, clearly Soho style Courtesy of Martin Platt

1798 gold pattern guinea, by Kuchler About 10 examples known Courtesy of Spink

1813 (Military) guinea, sixth head Courtesy of Spink

Proof Pattern 1813 guinea, by Thomas Wyon Courtesy of Spink

One Sovereign

1817 sovereign, descending colon before REX S.3785 Courtesy of Jean ELSEN & ses Fils S.A.

1820 sovereign, ascending colon before REX S.3785C Courtesy of Jean ELSEN & ses Fils S.A.

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