naming Saladin in the inner marginal legend
Based on the reverse of the original coin - an ornate quartered shield design
with some proof-like brilliance
gold proof Piedfort Fifty-Pence
a very pleasing example
George III 1787 proof Guinea, PR63+, 5th head, spade reverse naming Saladin in the innerGeorge III (1760 1820), gold proof Guinea, 1787, fifth laureate head right, Latin legend surrounding, GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA., rev. spade shaped crowned quartered shield of arms, date below, legend reads in abbreviated Latin commencing lower left M. B. F. ET. H. REX. F. D. B. ET. L. D. S. R. I. A. T ET. E., edge, plain (Schneider 611; WR 104; Bull EGC 712 R3; Farey 1730; S. 3729). A strong strike with underlying proof brilliance, some toning spots