George III Gold Half Guinea 1808An original British gold Half Guinea struck in 1808 during the reign of King George III. The obverse features the laureate portrait of the monarch facing right, with the inscription GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA. The reverse shows the crowned shield of arms with the Latin legend BRITANNIARUM REX FID: DEF:, and the date clearly visible at the base.This example has circulated and shows typical signs of wear, including light flattening to the portrait, bruises to the rim, and a slight curve to the flan. Nevertheless, the coin retains a good legible profile with warm gold tones and no signs of cleaning. A solid representative example of this increasingly sought-after Regency-period gold coinage, struck in 22 carat gold (c. 91.67% fineness).The Half Guinea series was discontinued in 1813, making these later George III issues increasingly desirable. An ideal entry-level example for collectors of British historical coinage or Georgian artefacts.Date: ...