Great Britain George III (1760-1820) Guinea 1788, Fifth HeadGreat Britain King George III (1760 1820) Guinea, 1788, fifth laureate head right. Obverse: Latin legend reads GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA. Reverse: Spade shaped crowned quartered shield of arms, seven strings to Irish harp, date below, legend surrounds MBF ET H REX FD BET L D S R I A T ET E. The first year of the fifth head guinea run which came to an end in 1799. This date is also offered in a very rare proof issue (cf., W&R 102 104, pp 147 149 designed