by designer Timothy Noad
1877 die number 155 on reverse
well-detailed and well-struck
Lightly toned over residual lustre
the gold hairlined with some light handling marks and tiny spots
George III 1803 Third-Guinea, 2nd type final date, 1st head by designer Timothy NoadGeorge III (1760 1820),gold Third Guinea, 1803, second type, first laureate head right, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA. rev. large crown, date below crown, legend surrounding commencing at top, + BRITANNIARUM REX FIDEI DEFENSOR, weight 2. 80g (Schneider 625; Bull EGC 873; MCE 455; S. 3739). Toned, one or two tiny spots, extremely fine, the last year for the type.