1797 High Karat Gold 1 "Spade" Guinea George III ~ Frick Estate Provenance {World Coin H-19}

Fascinating antique coin will make an excellent, mysterious and educational gift for your young numismatist … or a special love token :- )

This coin has been drilled; ready to be worn as a fob, charm or pendant.

Numista Details:
Issuer United Kingdom
King George III (1760-1820)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1787-1799
Value 1 Guinea = 21 Shillings (21⁄20)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition: Gold (.9167)
Diameter 24 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number N# 13158
References KM# 609, Sp# 3729
Obverse
Fifth laureate portrait of King George III right, legend around.
Lettering: GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA·
Translation: George the Third by the Grace of God
Engraver: Lewis Lingo
Reverse: Crowned quartered shield of arms in the shape of a spade, legend around, date below.
Lettering: ·M·B·F·ET·H·REX·F·D·B·ET·L·D·S·R·I·A·T·ET·E· 1791
Translation: King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, Duke of Brunswick and Lüneburg, Arch-Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire
Engraver: Lewis Pingo
Edge: Reeded

This coin was found in an old coin album…
Think of it ::: a coin is really a flat disc double sided sculpture and should be regarded as such. The artistry involved in creating such tiny wonders is awesome and the history is both humbling and fascinating.

We are selling off quite a few foreign coins. We know nothing about coins. We are not researching them. We are not grading them. Sold as pictured/as is. Good luck.

Comes in a small plastic coin holder.

Provenance:
This is just one item out of a huge stash of clothing, accessories, coins and household items from the Henry Frick estate; the Railroad Magnate. The woman who acquired them originally worked as a ladies maid out on the Frick’s Long Island estate. We purchased them directly from her great granddaughter, a lifelong Danbury resident, who had been their careful and respectful guardian for many years/decades.

Now out into the world once again!

More from this haul to be auctioned over the next weeks/months! Keep an eye on our upcoming auctions which will include everything from Mr. Frick’s collapsible top hat - to his gold wire-rimmed childhood spectacles, and much much more!

Notes: Most of the items offered here are antique, vintage or used. You should expect signs of wear consistent with age. Please regard all pictures carefully and ask us any questions prior to bidding. Measurements, if provided in our descriptions, are close approximations. We do our best to describe all items accurately. Every item starts at just $1. The bidder (you) determines the price. Written descriptions are based on the Auction Manager's opinion and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, authenticity, materials or any other feature of items being sold. That said (and this is the important part) All items are sold FINAL SALE/AS IS/NO RETURNS. We love questions - please ask! Enjoy the gamble and the hunt! :- ) Diana Clarke, Auction Manager

Commensurate with considerable age.

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