George III 1797 Cartwheel Penny
Offered is a solid, all-original 1797 Cartwheel 1d, struck at Soho under the reign of King George III, KM#618. Designed to contain their actual worth in copper (1oz), these chunky pieces (along with their 2d counterparts) proved decidedly unpopular in daily commerce. This example retains good detail, and (unusually for a circulated example) remains problem-free. A lovely mahogany patina rounds out this satisfying specimen.
Offered is a solid, all-original 1797 Cartwheel 1d, struck at Soho under the reign of King George III, KM#618. Designed to contain their actual worth in copper (1oz), these chunky pieces (along with their 2d counterparts) proved decidedly unpopular in daily commerce. This example retains good detail, and (unusually for a circulated example) remains problem-free. A lovely mahogany patina rounds out this satisfying specimen.
Offered is a solid, all-original 1797 Cartwheel 1d, struck at Soho under the reign of King George III, KM#618. Designed to contain their actual worth in copper (1oz), these chunky pieces (along with their 2d counterparts) proved decidedly unpopular in daily commerce. This example retains good detail, and (unusually for a circulated example) remains problem-free. A lovely mahogany patina rounds out this satisfying specimen.