Description

A highly unusual Brooch, featuring a George 111 Coin suspended from a plain 9 Carat Gold Bar.

Both items have been modified somewhat. Bars such as this are fairly common and were used either as brooches or later as tie pins. The plain bar has been fitted with a suspensory loop which suspends the coin.

As we are by no means coin specialists, and the previous owner had no idea even where the item originated from, a little detective work has been required. We have found that this is a George 111 Gold Guinea dating from 1797 (dated to the reverse.) Coins of this type were minted until 1799 and are rather rare. This is fairly well worn and has had a hole drilled through the top for the purpose of suspension from the brooch.

A unique and interesting item, it remains wearable today and is certainly a conversation piece.

The bar measures 1.75" in length.

Price: SOLD

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