What is the value of a 1797 British Georgius III gold coin?

Answer 1

There were several British Coins minted in 1821 that match that description.

Sovereign (gold) 22.05 mm in diameter.

Half-Sovereign (gold) 19.3 mm in diameter.

Crown (silver) 37.6 mm in diameter.

Halfcrown (silver) 32 mm in diameter.

Shilling (silver) 23.5 mm in diameter.

Sixpence (silver) 19 mm in diameter.

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Answer 2

The value would depend on the condition it is in, and what denomination the coin is.

This inscription is, of course, a reference to King George III, and "d g rex" is short for "Dei gratia rex," Latin for "by the grace of God, king." The idea is that the grace of God allowed the people of England to have George III as king.

Answer 3

Georgius III D G REX tells me who the King is, it does not tell me anything about the coin.

If it is copper, it will be either a Penny, a Halfpenny or a Farthing. All three coins are virtually identical except for size.

The Penny is 35 mm in diameter.

The Halfpenny is 29 mm in diameter.

The Farthing is 21 mm in diameter.

Whatever it is, if it is uncirculated and in absolute mint condition, it could fetch anything from £125 to £300 GBP.

If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £6 to £35 GBP.

If it is gold, it will be either a Half-Guinea or a Third-Guinea. The Half-Guinea is larger with a Crowned Shield on the reverse, the Third Guinea is smaller with a Crown on the reverse.

Depending on condition, the Half-Guinea could fetch anything from £120 to £500 GBP.

Depending on condition, the Third-Guinea could fetch anything from £70 to £325 GBP.

A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation and help with a positive identification.

Answer 4

You are describing a coin from Great Britain ("Georgius III D G Rex" is abbreviated Latin for "George the Third, By the Grace of God, King"), but you would need to better describe the coin (so as to let me know the denomination and condition) to be able to give an estimate of value - it could be anywhere from less than a dollar to several thousand dollars if legitimate.

Note that copper coins of the day (especially the half penny, which is about the size of a current US "golden" dollar coin) were very frequently counterfeited or produced as tokens - such tokens or counterfeits, if determined to have been produced at around the same time as the originals, can still have numismatic value.

Answer 5

Such a coin does not exist.

George II was king in 1757.

Also, please provide enough information to identify the coin, such as design on the reverse, what metal it appears to be made from, diameter, etc.

Answer 6

There were three different British George III gold coins issued in 1797.

The Guinea and Half-Guinea coins are more or less identical other than for their size and feature a crowned spade shaped shield on the reverse. The Third-Guinea coin features a crown on the reverse.

Guinea - 24mm in diameter

Half-Guinea - 20mm in diameter

Third-Guinea - 17mm in diameter

A British 1797 gold Guinea coin (George III), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £275 to £950 GBP.

A British 1797 gold Half-Guinea coin (George III), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £150 to £550 GBP.

A British 1797 gold Third-Guinea coin (George III), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £90 to £350 GBP.

The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.

Answer 7

More details are needed. Please post a new question that provides the coin's denomination.

Answer 8

It depends on the denomination and condition, because a farthing will have a different value than a shilling. Post a new question.