1 Penny - George III 2nd Issue, `Cartwheel`

€83,491.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1797
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionCopper
Weight28.35 g
Dimensions36 mm
Thickness3 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Conrad Heinrich Küchler
In circulation to31 August 1971
Reference(s) KM#618, Sp#3777
Obverse descriptionLaureate and draped bust of King George III right, legend around on raised rim.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIUS III·D:G·REX. K
(Translation: George the Third by the Grace of God King)
Reverse descriptionSeated figure of Britannia left, with trident and shield in left hand, olive branch in raised right hand, shield bearing Union flag resting on left, sea behind with ship on left, mint name below shield, legend above and date below on raised rim.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBRITANNIA SOHO 1797
EdgePlain
MintSOHO
Soho Mint, Handsworth, England(1788-1850)
Mintage1797  - 10 leaves in wreath - 8 601 600
1797  - 11 leaves in wreath -
1797  - Bronzed proof -
1797  - Copper proof -
1797  - Gilt copper proof -
Catalog ID6138096100
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