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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
1838,1203.5
Denomination
guinea
Description
Gold coin.
(whole)
Head of George III, laureate, right.
(obverse)
Quartered shield representing the kingdoms surmounted by crown: clockwise from top left, three lions and rampant lion facing left; three fleur-de-lis; two lions, rampant lion facing left and prancing horse facing left; Irish harp.
(reverse)
Authority
Ruler:
George III, King of the United Kingdom
Production date
1766
Production place
Minted in:
London (England)
Materials
gold
Dimensions
Weight:
8.390 grammes
$Inscriptions
Location
Not on display
Subjects
king/queen
heraldry
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
George III, King of the United Kingdom
Associated places
Emblem of:
British Isles
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
George Marshall
Acquisition date
1838
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
1838,1203.5
Conservation
Treatment
: 13 Dec 2005