UK Coins of 1779
Quick answer
In 1779, the Royal Mint struck 23 distinct British coins across 8 denominations.
George III was on the throne. Browse every 1779-dated coin in the catalogue below. The most valuable 1779-dated coin in our database is the
1 Guinea - George III 4th portrait at
£1,119
(highest realised auction price across all grades).
23Coins catalogued
8Denominations issued
3 Pence - George III incl. Maundy
Lowest mintage: 20
3Key dates flagged
Every 1779-dated UK coin
Grouped by denomination, smallest to largest. Click any coin for the full history and realised prices.
1 Penny 1 coin
2 Pence 1 coin
1 Farthing 2 coins
1 Guinea 1 coin
½ Guinea 1 coin
½ Penny 15 coins
½ Penny Clauduis Romanus - Delectat Rus
½ Penny Clauduis Romanus - Delectat Rus
½ Penny Clauduis Romanus - May Britons Rule
½ Penny Clement XV Pont Max - Hinc Nostrae Crevere Rosae
½ Penny George Gordon - Bater Sea
½ Penny George Reigns - Bater Sea
½ Penny George Rules - North Wales; portrait left
½ Penny George Rules - North Wales; portrait right
½ Penny Gloriovs Ifrvis - Britannia Rules The Main
½ Penny Gloriovs III Vis - British Tars
½ Penny Gregory III Pon - Bonny Girl
½ Penny Louis the Sixteenth - Britons Happy Isle
½ Penny Louis the Sixteenth - Music Charms
½ Penny William Williams - North Wales
Token - May peace and plenty
3 Pence 1 coin
4 Pence 1 coin
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