Gold coin - Guinea, George III, year 1775
nz.166.24.02
Gold coin depicts the British King George III. The material is gold with a fineness of Au 917/1000. On its obverse side there is the inscription: 'GEORGIVS.III DEI.GRATIA'. On the reverse side is a crowned coat of arms, with the year of mintage 1775 and the inscription: 'M. B. F. ET. H. REX. F. D. B. ET. L. D. S. R. I. A. T. ET. E.'.
nz.166.24.02
Data sheet
- Origin:
- Year 1775
- Technique/ Materials:
- Gold
- Precious metal fineness:
- Au 917/1000
- Weight:
- 8.29 g
- Diameter:
- 24 mm
Gold coin depicts the British King George III. The material is gold with a fineness of Au 917/1000. On its obverse side there is the inscription: 'GEORGIVS.III DEI.GRATIA'. On the reverse side is a crowned coat of arms, with the year of mintage 1775 and the inscription: 'M. B. F. ET. H. REX. F. D. B. ET. L. D. S. R. I. A. T. ET. E.'.