1797 King George III Copper Cartwheel Penny Coin In Good Very Fine Or Better Condition.
This is a nice example with good detail. The coin has a dark copper look. There are light surface marks on both sides of this coin.
The coin comes in a plastic coin envelope.
This Cartwheel Penny is a popular collectors coin. These copper coins were minted in Birmingham, England in 1797. They were the first official coins to be made using modern industrial methods, such as steam-powered machinery, the coin is known for its large size and weight.
The obverse features the draped bust of King George III facing right, with a Latin legend around it and the letter “K” on the truncation to indicate the coin was designed by Kuchler. The reverse design features a seated figure of Britannia in drapery, holding a trident and an olive branch, and surrounded by waves, a warship, and a Union Jack shield. The word “BRITANNIA” is incused on the upper rim, and the date “1797” is on the lower rim. The word “SOHO” appears next to the shield, indicating the coin was minted at the Soho Mint
This 1797 copper coin had a mintage figure of 43,969,204.
You are buying the 1797 Copper Cartwheel Penny coin in the pictures.
