annulet in central compartment of ornate cross with lis terminals
design by the Royal Mint engraving team featuring a quote from the song Auld Lang Syne
wearing a plumed helmet and holding a cross
head of Britannia left
almost very fine / very fine and a rare die variety
George III 1775 Half-Guinea, 3rd bust, R4, George III rarest type annulet in central compartment ofGeorge III (1760 1820), gold Half Guinea, 1775, 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 4. 11g (Schneider 617; Bull EGC 814 R4; MCE 416 VR; S. 3733). Toned with surface marks, otherwise good fine very fine, and the rarest type for George III.