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George III, 1760-1820
The 60 year reign of George III was second only to that of Victoria
as the longest in British history. George III was the last king to rule
the English colonists in America. During his reign, the Declaration of
Independence was signed, the Revolutionary War was fought and won, and
the Constitution was adopted. This was also the period of the French
Revolution, the Napoleonic Wars and the Industrial Revolution.
George III's reign was of special significance for numismatics
because the last guinea was struck while he was king and the Royal Mint
was moved from the Tower of London to Little Tower Hill. The new mint
was fitted with steam-driven machinery supplied by Boulton and Watt,
making it the most advanced minting facility in the world.
The Gold Coins of George III
 One
Guinea wt. 8.39 grams.
1761, 1st head, London Mint, EF
One Guinea wt. 8.37 grams.
1761, 1st head, London Mint, EF
Two Pounds wt. 15.85 grams.
1820, London Mint, Proof
Two Pounds wt. 15.98 grams.
1820, London Mint, Proof
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