1793 Gold Guinea Coin George III

The 1793 gold guinea coins features the fifth laureate head of King George III as the obverse design with the reverse showing the Spade shaped shield, giving the coin its epithet.

The fifth issue of George III guineas is probably the best known. They featured a spade shaped shield as the reverse design.

The coin is struck from 22 carat gold, spink reference 3729.

Please note: We have several of these coins of this date in stock graded as 'Fair,' 'Fine' and 'almost very fine'. We recommend that you call us on 01253 343 081 if you would like more information about any of our products before you make a purchase.

George III Spade Guineas

"Spade" or "Spade Ace" guineas are the most famous version of this well known gold coin, even though they were only issued for thirteen years from 1787 to 1799. Please see our Guinea Story page for a potted history of the guinea.

If it had not been for the "military guinea" issued in 1813 to pay for the campaign against Napoleon, the spade guineas of George III would have been the last guinea issue.

The fifth head issue of George III guineas had a spade shaped shield on their reverse instead of the garnished shields used on previous issues. Because these were virtually the last type of guinea to be issued, they are found more abundantly than the earlier versions. Because of the spade shaped shield they have for a long time been known as "spade guineas" or "spade ace" guineas, the latter because they resemble the ace of spades as usually portrayed on playing cards.

During recent years, they have been getting scarcer, particularly in better grades.

Obverse

Fifth head of George III, facing right.

"GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA"

Reverse

Crowned shade shaped shield, with date below.

"M B F ET H REX F D B ET L D S R I A T ET E"

Key Information

Intrinsic Value	£561.34
Product ID	11084
Stock Status	Out of Stock

Product Spec

Metal	Gold
Gold Weight Troy Ounces	0.2470
Fineness/Carat	0.917 / 22
Date	1793
Spink Reference	3729
Obverse Designer	Lewis Pingo
Reverse Designer	Lewis Pingo
Issuing Monarch	George III (1760-1820)
Mint/Brand	The Royal Mint
Country	United Kingdom

Delivery

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Please be advised delivery timeframes are reflective of in-stock orders where payment and any necessary identification or onboarding documents have been received.

Delivery Option	Est. Delivery Time
Standard Delivery	2-3 working days
Special Delivery	Next day (1 working day)

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