1797 Twopence, 2nd issue, 'Cartwheel'.

Description

KING GEORGE III, 1760 -1820.

1797 Twopenny (S-3776), KM619, Legends incuse on raised rim.

Obverse: Laureate and draped portrait of King George III right, legend around on raised rim.

Engraver: Conrad Heinrich Küchler.

Legend: GEORGIUS III . D: G . REX.

Reverse: Seated figure of Britannia facing left, trident in left hand, olive branch in raised right hand, shield bearing Union flag resting on left.

Reverse Reads:BRITANNIA. 1797.

Second Issue - Soho Mint, Birmingham 'Cartwheel' coinage.

Copper, 56.44g, 41mm, 5mm thick, plain edge.

Grade: Obverse VF, reverse VF, adge dents both sides.