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1776 Great Britain Gold Guinea NGC AU50
1776 British Gold Guinea From America’s Last King
King George III was an arrogant man. When the American colonies declared independence in 1776, he sat back and waited for the mighty British army to declare victory. But we all know what really happened. Starting with the surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown in 1781, the tide slowly turned, and America won her freedom making George III the last king of America.
British Coins that Were Legal Tender in the United States
Struck the year of America declared its independence from Great Britain, this British Gold Guinea contains 8.35 grams of 91.7% (22 karat) gold and features the smug effigy of the king who underestimated the American spirit. Though struck in England, these coins were also carried in the pockets of our own Founding Fathers and accepted as legal-tender in the 13 colonies for during and after the Revolutionary War until the United States was able to strike its own coins.
Hard-to-Find Hand-Struck Coin
Created before steam-powered presses, this is known as a “machine struck” coin, created using a hand-operated press. Finding them in high grades is incredibly difficult, but this coin comes graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) as being in About Uncirculated-50 (AU50) condition — a high grade for this coin. How high? The Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) has graded just 41 of these coins and only THREE have received a Mint State grade!
We only have one of these precious coins available. Secure it for your collection now and own a genuine piece of American Revolutionary history!
COIN HIGHLIGHTS:
- AUTHENTIC PIECE OF REVOLUTIONARY WAR HISTORY – This piece was struck in 1776—the same year the America declared its independence from Great Britain. It features King George III on the obverse and Great Britain’s Coat of Arms on the reverse.
- STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE GOLD – About the size of a quarter, the 1776 British Gold Guinea was struck in 8.35 grams of highly pure 91.7% fine (22 karat) gold and measures 24 mm in diameter.
- LEGAL-TENDER COIN – This coin was 1 Guinea legal tender in both Great Britain and America and was accepted as legal tender in the United States during and after the Revolutionary War.
- ABOUT UNCIRCULATED CONDITION – Your 1776 Great Britain Gold Guinea has been graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) in About Uncirculated-50 (AU50) condition.
- HARD-TO-FIND TREASURE – This coin is hard to fid in high grades. In fact, the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) has graded just 41 of these coins and only THREE have received a Mint State grade!
Struck the year America declared independence from Great Britain, this 1776 Great Britain Gold Guinea is features George III, America’s last king. Add it to your collection today!
Availability | Out of Stock |
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Year of Issue | 1776 |
Country | GB/UK |
Composition | Gold |
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Purity | 0.9167 |
Grade | AU50 |