George III half guinea by Thomas Pingo

George III half guinea 1778

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This gold coin, a half guinea, depicts King George III in profile. The coin was designed by the English medalist Thomas Pingo and minted in 1778. This example of coinage is a work of numismatics, the study of coins and currency. The inscription surrounding the king's portrait reads "Georgius III Dei Gratia," which translates to "George III by the Grace of God." The coin is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

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