otherwise coin and countermark good very fine and very rare
Very well-centred and struck for this popular issue
Bearing a choice grade for this often circulated type
date in exergue (Freeman 362
uniface Pattern Sovereign
George III 1773 Guinea, 3rd head last year otherwise coin and countermark goodGeorge III (1760 1820),gold Guinea, 1773, third laureate head right, legend GEORGIVS. III. DEI. GRATIA. toothed border around rim both sides,rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, date either side of crown, legend M. B. F. ET. H. REX. F. D. B. ET. L. D. S. R. I. A. T ET. E. weight 8. 36g (Schneider ; Bull EGC 684; MCE 378; Farey 1130; S. 3727). Toned, a couple of tiny spots behind head, wear on highest points, a bold very fine.