GREAT BRITAIN, British Coins, England, George III: Pattern Gold Guinea, 1813, by Lewis Pingo, Obv laureate head of Military style similar to sixth bust currency, GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA, toothed border both sides, Rev struck en medaille, large flag displaying quartered emblems with an escutcheon of the Arms of Hanover, date in field below, legend commences at bottom, BRITANNIARUM REX FIDEI DEFENSOR., edge straight grained, 9.74g (WR 117, R5; Eimer 124a). Tiny hairline scratches on cheek, light scuff at DEI and just below chin, otherwise full mint brilliance, practically as struck and extremely rare. Estimate: US$25,000-30,000
