GREAT BRITAIN. Guinea, 1799. London Mint. George III. PCGS AU-58. S-3729; Fr-356A; KM-609. The final year of the "Spade" Guinea type, the present specimen is preserved far better than most of the issue, with a soft golden luster and very little evidence of technical wear on the surfaces. Perhaps the only fault that can be lodged against this piece is some light haymarking in the fields, though this is rather inconspicuous. Elusive and highly desirable when preserved this well. <p><em>The Royal Mint recorded a gold coining of £449,962 for the year 1799, the lowest of the Spade Guinea period. </em> <strong>To view all items from the Augustana Collection, click <a href="https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots?sort=auction_date_lot_number_asc&search=the+Augustana+Collection&limit=36&lots_range=upcoming"> here.</a></strong> From the Augustana Collection.
