English George III 1797 Cartwheel Penny Copper Coin Great Britain Soho Mint
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George III 1797 Cartwheel Penny Copper Coin Great Britain Soho Mint
ITEM DETAILS
Inventory Code: INV4773
Object: Coin
Material: Copper
Origin: Great Britain
Period: George III
Date: 1797
Decoration: Britannia seated on reverse, laureate bust of George III on obverse
Mark: Dated 1797
MEASUREMENTS
Diameter: Approx. 1.2 in / 3.0 cm
Height: Approx. 0.1 in / 0.3 cm
CONDITION
GOOD (4/5) – Honest circulated condition with expected wear, surface marks, and age-related patina. Details remain visible. Please review the photos carefully for more details.
DESCRIPTION
Large copper Cartwheel Penny issued during the reign of King George III in 1797. Struck at the famous Soho Mint under the direction of Matthew Boulton, these impressive coins are noted for their substantial weight and broad flan. The obverse features the laureate portrait of George III, while the reverse depicts Britannia seated with shield and trident. A classic piece of British numismatic history suitable for collectors of Georgian coinage.
COLLECTOR’S NOTE
The 1797 Cartwheel Penny was introduced to improve the quality of Britain’s copper coinage and is among the largest circulating pennies ever produced in the United Kingdom. Its distinctive size and historical importance have made it a popular and highly collectible coin.
NOTES
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