King George III Gold 'Spade' Guinea (1787–1799)

A classic piece of British gold coinage, this authentic King George III Gold 'Spade' Guinea is housed in a protective acrylic capsule and presented in a luxury display box alongside its official Certificate of Authenticity. Issued between 1787 and 1799, the "Spade" Guinea receives its iconic nickname from the distinctive spade-shaped shield on its reverse, which displays the Royal Arms. As the last type of guinea to circulate widely as currency in Great Britain, this coin holds significant historical value for both coin collectors and precious metal investors.  

Key Features

 Historic 'Spade' Shield Design: Features the famous spade-shaped crowned coat of arms on the reverse.  

 Historical Significance: Represents the last design type of the gold guinea issued for general circulation.  

 Complete Presentation Set: Comes with its original Certificate of Authenticity and a black fitted presentation case.  

 High-Purity British Gold: Minted in 22-carat gold (91.67% fine gold).

Technical Specifications

 Monarch: King George III  

 Denomination: One Guinea (£1 1s or 21 Shillings)

 Date Range: 1787–1799  

 Metal Purity: 22ct Gold (.9167 Fine Gold)

 Standard Weight: ~8.35 g

 Diameter: ~24 mm

 Grading / Quality: Grade 5 Quality (as stated on Certificate)  

 Packaging: Protective capsule, presentation box, and Certificate of Authenticity