Lot 401
Great Britain. Spade Guinea, 1788. S-3729; Fr-356; KM-609. George III, 1760-1820. Fifth Laureate Head, right. Reverse: Crowned, spade-shaped shield. Scarce in Mint State, for although common as a type most seen are circulated or suffered abuse. This is an exceptional example having most pleasing satiny luster and unusually fine fields. NGC graded MS-63.
The king's portrait was struck in lower relief beginning in this year, whereas the 1787 currency pieces are of higher relief and are therefore a separate sub-variety of this type.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
Ex Dr Jacob Y. Terner Collection.
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