George III 1797 Cartwheel 2 Pence
Offered is the massive, iconic ‘Cartwheel’ 2 Pence coin, struck at Soho in 1797 under the reign of King George III, KM#619. The largest circulating copper coin in the history of the UK, these pieces proved decidedly unpopular with the general population owing to their copious size, but might be characterized as just the opposite with collectors from fairly early on after their issuance.
Today, although not a rare coin, decent, relatively problem-free examples such as this one are more of an ask. Despite a few of the near manditory edge knocks, and a few light scratches in the obverse fields, this piece remains very solid for the type, retaining a lovely mahogany patina, and good detail.
Interestingly, this example appears to be from a later die state, displating interesting die cracks running behind the King’s bust, as well as from the base of the branch and through Britannia. In all, a great piece for the specialized or type collector alike!
Offered is the massive, iconic ‘Cartwheel’ 2 Pence coin, struck at Soho in 1797 under the reign of King George III, KM#619. The largest circulating copper coin in the history of the UK, these pieces proved decidedly unpopular with the general population owing to their copious size, but might be characterized as just the opposite with collectors from fairly early on after their issuance.
Today, although not a rare coin, decent, relatively problem-free examples such as this one are more of an ask. Despite a few of the near manditory edge knocks, and a few light scratches in the obverse fields, this piece remains very solid for the type, retaining a lovely mahogany patina, and good detail.
Interestingly, this example appears to be from a later die state, displating interesting die cracks running behind the King’s bust, as well as from the base of the branch and through Britannia. In all, a great piece for the specialized or type collector alike!
Offered is the massive, iconic ‘Cartwheel’ 2 Pence coin, struck at Soho in 1797 under the reign of King George III, KM#619. The largest circulating copper coin in the history of the UK, these pieces proved decidedly unpopular with the general population owing to their copious size, but might be characterized as just the opposite with collectors from fairly early on after their issuance.
Today, although not a rare coin, decent, relatively problem-free examples such as this one are more of an ask. Despite a few of the near manditory edge knocks, and a few light scratches in the obverse fields, this piece remains very solid for the type, retaining a lovely mahogany patina, and good detail.
Interestingly, this example appears to be from a later die state, displating interesting die cracks running behind the King’s bust, as well as from the base of the branch and through Britannia. In all, a great piece for the specialized or type collector alike!