Great stuff! A guest appearance by the silver Spade Guineas an added bonus for me. Great looking coins! The Britannia statue simply looks amazing. Looking forward to next week's episode.
Super cool. I love holed coins... The reasons behind damage is always interesting but the extra history on machining and fiat is very interesting. The economic impact of the American Revolution of GB is also something us Yanks don't often consider... Thank you for sharing!
Great chat today. I am not much for gold but something has drawn me to it. Possibly the hole ? LOL. Well, I am sure looking forward to next Friday now my friend.
Fascinating! What an amazing video! This is what numismatics is all about! So, from just this ONE coin, what did we learn today? The Guinea was the first machine struck coin. The Guinea was first struck under King Charles II in 1663- There was serious Inflation back then-- The name Guinea, came from the the source of the gold which was originally mined in South Africa- The 'Spade' Guinea was struck from 1787-1799. The engraver was Lewis Pingo - We also learned history on King George III and the American colonies- We were all reaffirmed that gold hoarding and inflation takes place during war time- The Guinea became redundant in 1799 with the transition from gold to fiat paper - And just to send your mind on vacation....where has it this coin been and who worn it? You Sir, are a scholar and a gentleman! I WILL some day soon, acquire a Gold Guinea.... Thank You! (Note; I just purchased my first Gold Doubloon and after reading about Pirates and Spanish gold all evening I spent the night dreaming of pirate treasure! I am 58 years old and seriously, the magic of a single coin sent me to Treasure Island with young Jim Hawkins and the Florida coast diving on the Atocha with Mel Fisher! It was like I was 12 years old again!) Thanks Again!
It was more then likely used on an Albert gold watch chain, which many went on during the Victorian era, they were very popular during those days. Although expensive to buy, its not just the gold your paying for, but the scarcity against more modern gold coins.
ive got a half guinea and a full guinea both 1787 :) so they are 235 years old now lol not looked at them for ages.. so nice to handle money thats real without a 'I promise to pay the bearer' that no one see's
Wow BYB Family you’re getting into mr numis territory here history knowledge very interesting. Looks like I’m gonna have to buy the silver Gibratar coin. Btw I know what’s in that box. Great content as always thumbs up from Spain
The gold spade guinea has always a popular coin. I have collected these pieces for many years. As a numismatist, ie coin collector, a hole in it would ruin it from our point of view. However I can understand why you bought it, for the reason you gave. I do have to disagree that the bust of the king is not to your liking. The bust used on this, the 5th bust spade was the best produced, and far nicer then the 4th issue known as the rose guinea, or indeed earlier issues. I am pleased you like the coin, and do enjoy it, as now they are becoming harder to find these days. Thanks for uploading.
A fine coin indeed. Numismatic is of the opinion. The question we must ask is, who will admire the peace in the future. As in, will you spend that gold.
@@BackyardBullion I am nearly 88 ! in my childhood, I can recall the occasional guinea being in my mothers purse, It was then valued at 21 shillings, .Very often we would come across coins in loose change, going back to George the third, and many from Victoria, . Coins did not seem collectable back then, face value was everything. Then another memory, at the start of WW11, we referred to a UK Pound has four dollars/ 10 shillings to two dollars , and the old half crown (2/6) has a dollar. We were more interested then in collecting American cigarette packets , Lucky Strike , etc,
Great stuff! A guest appearance by the silver Spade Guineas an added bonus for me. Great looking coins! The Britannia statue simply looks amazing. Looking forward to next week's episode.
That was very cool!! 👌🏼
Interesting coin and history behind it, thanks for showing. And that sneak peak is a super teaser, can't wait till next week.
I have one just like this with the hole but 1799. Mine was found by my father when he was a kid in a ruined house, nice little family heirloom
Great historic piece, I love the coins of the 18th and 19th century. The Britannia at the end looks awesome.
Great history behind this coin, also like the spade design!! Looking forward to the Britannia statue, it looks amazing!!!
Super cool. I love holed coins... The reasons behind damage is always interesting but the extra history on machining and fiat is very interesting. The economic impact of the American Revolution of GB is also something us Yanks don't often consider... Thank you for sharing!
I ordered a tube of the 2019 silver spades (in Belgium) and did not even know they were made in gold too in the past.
Great chat today. I am not much for gold but something has drawn me to it. Possibly the hole ? LOL. Well, I am sure looking forward to next Friday now my friend.
Quick question if you had to buy one now. Would you buy the 1oz oriental border gold Brit 2019 or the Yale QB. For a flip in a couple of years.
Oh my, awaiting next Friday with anticipation!
It will be a good one for sure!
Lovely old coin, would be cool to have one. Thanks for the show my friend.
My grandfather had one from 1794, on a mourning ribbon with our family seal.
I just found one of these in my grandfather's collection... :O
I have 1797 is it of gold and how much is it?
I have one the same, except 1797, with the hole in the top also. Must have been a trend at some point to wear them as a necklace.
Hi I have a 1790 one is it fake if not how can I find out hope u can help me
Wow the Spade Guinea! Awesome
Fascinating! What an amazing video!
This is what numismatics is all about!
So, from just this ONE coin, what did we learn today? The Guinea was the first machine struck coin. The Guinea was first struck under King Charles II in 1663- There was serious Inflation back then-- The name Guinea, came from the the source of the gold which was originally mined in South Africa- The 'Spade' Guinea was struck from 1787-1799. The engraver was Lewis Pingo - We also learned history on King George III and the American colonies- We were all reaffirmed that gold hoarding and inflation takes place during war time- The Guinea became redundant in 1799 with the transition from gold to fiat paper - And just to send your mind on vacation....where has it this coin been and who worn it?
You Sir, are a scholar and a gentleman! I WILL some day soon, acquire a Gold Guinea.... Thank You!
(Note; I just purchased my first Gold Doubloon and after reading about Pirates and Spanish gold all evening I spent the night dreaming of pirate treasure! I am 58 years old and seriously, the magic of a single coin sent me to Treasure Island with young Jim Hawkins and the Florida coast diving on the Atocha with Mel Fisher! It was like I was 12 years old again!) Thanks Again!
Came back to see it in 2020 👍
It was more then likely used on an Albert gold watch chain, which many went on during the Victorian era, they were very popular during those days. Although expensive to buy, its not just the gold your paying for, but the scarcity against more modern gold coins.
ive got a half guinea and a full guinea both 1787 :) so they are 235 years old now lol not looked at them for ages.. so nice to handle money thats real without a 'I promise to pay the bearer' that no one see's
What is value of 1770 ?
Was that a silver or pewter statue? Holy Moses that thing is awesome!
Where can I find the silver Guinea guinea
Chards coins in Blackpool sell them, Spink coin dealers in London, and bullion dealers. And other coin dealers around the country.
Thanks for the add for the Pixel 3, I just baought 5 of them ha
Is the George III guinea considered a rare coin?
Wow BYB Family you’re getting into mr numis territory here history knowledge very interesting. Looks like I’m gonna have to buy the silver Gibratar coin. Btw I know what’s in that box. Great content as always thumbs up from Spain
I say keep it in your treasure chest. You won't damage it further.... Insane sneak peak!!!
Beautiful coin
Just found one in my collection from 1790
Snagged a tube of Guineas last year...so I should probably keep that trajectory up and snag a tube this year as well. d=O)
Great guinea, but LOVE that Britannia 😍
Its insane!
love the guinea, best historical piece you have shown yet (for me)
Wow cool !
The gold spade guinea has always a popular coin. I have collected these pieces for many years. As a numismatist, ie coin collector, a hole in it would ruin it from our point of view. However I can understand why you bought it, for the reason you gave. I do have to disagree that the bust of the king is not to your liking. The bust used on this, the 5th bust spade was the best produced, and far nicer then the 4th issue known as the rose guinea, or indeed earlier issues. I am pleased you like the coin, and do enjoy it, as now they are becoming harder to find these days. Thanks for uploading.
BB U THE MAN
Iv got a 1790 one
Mine cost a tad more but has an NGC grading. So I suppose it was worth it.
A fine coin indeed. Numismatic is of the opinion. The question we must ask is, who will admire the peace in the future. As in, will you spend that gold.
? or eventually give it away :)
228 year old coin
I have one like this coin but in 1701 very old
A Guinea is one pound and one shilling or 21 shillings
Originally it was 20, it was at one point 30 shillings.
@@BackyardBullion I am nearly 88 ! in my childhood, I can recall the occasional guinea being in my mothers purse, It was then valued at 21 shillings, .Very often we would come across coins in loose change, going back to George the third, and many from Victoria, . Coins did not seem collectable back then, face value was everything. Then another memory, at the start of WW11, we referred to a UK Pound has four dollars/ 10 shillings to two dollars , and the old half crown (2/6) has a dollar. We were more interested then in collecting American cigarette packets , Lucky Strike , etc,
Why does a British coin have fleur de lis?
Because the royal families of the time had close ties to northern france
Backyard Bullion thanks for the reply
YES!!!!! Hotco Britannia!!
Its epic.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guinea_(coin) The guinea ended up being worth 21 shillings.
See you next Friday.
Yep, it fluctuated as high as 30!
If you're going to wear it get your self insured just in case some idiot might steal it from your neck ok.😮😊
i have one 1789
I have 1788