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2 Pence - George III 2nd issue; 'Cartwheel'

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Issuer United Kingdom
Król George III (1760-1820)
Type Standard circulation coins
Year 1797
Value 2 Pence (1⁄120)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1971)
Composition Miedź
Weight 56.7 g
Diameter 41 mm
Thickness 5 mm
Shape Okrągły
Technique Frezowana
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized 31 December 1869
Number
N#
1287
References KM# 619
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Sp# 3776
Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes).

Obverse

Laureat i udrapowany portret króla Jerzego III po prawej, legenda wokół na podniesionym brzegu.Automatically translated

Script: łaciński

Lettering: GEORGIUS III · D:G · REX.

Unabridged legend: Georgius III Dei Gratia Rex

Engraver: Conrad Heinrich Küchler

Reverse

Siedząca postać Britannii zwrócona w lewo, trójząb w lewej ręce, gałązka oliwna w uniesionej prawej ręce, tarcza z flagą Unii spoczywająca po lewej stronie, morze za nią ze statkiem po lewej, nazwa mennicy poniżej tarczy, legenda powyżej i data poniżej na podniesionym brzegu.Automatically translated

Script: łaciński

Lettering:
BRITANNIA.
SOHO
1797

Engraver: Conrad Heinrich Küchler

Edge

ZwykłyAutomatically translated

2 Pence - George III (2nd issue; 'Cartwheel') -  obverse

© Timbrimi

Mint

SOHO Soho Mint, Handsworth, England (1788-1850)

Comments

Największe monety królewskie, jakie pojawiły się w obiegu w Wielkiej Brytanii, zostały wyprodukowane przez Matthew Boultona przy użyciu prasy parowej w mennicy Soho w Birmingham, począwszy od 1797 roku.

Od 1770 roku do końca XVIII wieku praktyka przetapiania oficjalnych miedzianych monet i tworzenia lekkich falsyfikatów stała się tak powszechna, że skłoniło to przemysłowca Matthew Boultona do zaproponowania potencjalnego rozwiązania. Zaproponował on, aby każda moneta zawierała swoją wartość w miedzi (dwie uncje avoirdupois), a jej jakość powinna zostać poprawiona poprzez zastosowanie kołnierza ustalającego podczas bicia (aby uzyskać idealnie okrągłą monetę) oraz poprzez zaprojektowanie monet z grubymi wypukłymi krawędziami, aby zapobiec ich łatwemu zużyciu.

Ten typ był wybijany w miedzi przez Boultona przez kilka lat po 1797 roku bez zmiany daty, wraz z kilkoma późniejszymi wybiciami w różnych metalach. Kolejne przeróbki zostały wyprodukowane przez W.J. Taylora, gdy kupił matryce w 1848 roku; głównym sposobem na rozróżnienie tych późniejszych emisji są ślady wynikające z korozji matrycy.

Sama waga tych monet oznacza, że są one bardzo podatne na uderzenia o krawędzie. Stwierdzono, że są one zbyt ciężkie do regularnego użytku i nie wybijano więcej miedzianych lub brązowych monet dwupensowych aż do dziesiętnej w 1971 roku.Automatically translated

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1797  Photo 722 100 $ 11 $ 19 $ 27 $ 49 $ 69 $ 260 $ 790 97%
1797  (en) Bronzed proof 0.5%
1797  (en) Copper proof 0.6%
1797  (en) Gilt copper proof 0.09%

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Picture 1 of a sold 2 Pence - George III (2nd issue; 'Cartwheel')Picture 1 of a sold 2 Pence - George III (2nd issue; 'Cartwheel')Picture 1 of a sold 2 Pence - George III (2nd issue; 'Cartwheel')Picture 1 of a sold 2 Pence - George III (2nd issue; 'Cartwheel')
Heritage Auctions
2026 May 11 The Abby Welsh Collection of British Coins Showcase Auction 61617
Lot 22184
Internet Archive
11 May 2026 1797 UNC
(NGC MS63 Brown)
USD 884.50
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Pence - George III (2nd issue; 'Cartwheel')Picture 1 of a sold 2 Pence - George III (2nd issue; 'Cartwheel')Picture 1 of a sold 2 Pence - George III (2nd issue; 'Cartwheel')Picture 1 of a sold 2 Pence - George III (2nd issue; 'Cartwheel')
Heritage Auctions
2026 May 4 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61619
Lot 25206
Internet Archive
4 May 2026 1797 UNC
(NGC MS63 Brown)
USD 732.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Pence - George III (2nd issue; 'Cartwheel')Picture 1 of a sold 2 Pence - George III (2nd issue; 'Cartwheel')Picture 1 of a sold 2 Pence - George III (2nd issue; 'Cartwheel')Picture 1 of a sold 2 Pence - George III (2nd issue; 'Cartwheel')
Heritage Auctions
2026 May 4 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61619
Lot 25205
Internet Archive
4 May 2026 1797 UNC
(NGC MS64 Brown)
USD 1586.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Pence - George III (2nd issue; 'Cartwheel')Picture 1 of a sold 2 Pence - George III (2nd issue; 'Cartwheel')Picture 1 of a sold 2 Pence - George III (2nd issue; 'Cartwheel')
Heritage Auctions
2026 May 4 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61619
Lot 25204
Internet Archive
4 May 2026 1797 UNC
(PCGS MS64 Brown)
USD 1342.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Pence - George III (2nd issue; 'Cartwheel')Picture 1 of a sold 2 Pence - George III (2nd issue; 'Cartwheel')Picture 1 of a sold 2 Pence - George III (2nd issue; 'Cartwheel')Picture 1 of a sold 2 Pence - George III (2nd issue; 'Cartwheel')
Heritage Auctions
2026 January 26 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61586
Lot 23116
Internet Archive
26 Jan 2026 1797 UNC
(NGC MS63 Brown)
USD 884.50
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
2025 June 8 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61515
Lot 23075
Internet Archive
8 Jun 2025 1797 UNC
(NGC MS63 Brown)
USD 1542.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Pence - George III (2nd issue; 'Cartwheel')Picture 1 of a sold 2 Pence - George III (2nd issue; 'Cartwheel')
Heritage Auctions
2025 March 16 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61483
Lot 21127
Internet Archive
16 Mar 2025 1797 UNC
(NGC MS62 Brown)
USD 552.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Pence - George III (2nd issue; 'Cartwheel')Picture 1 of a sold 2 Pence - George III (2nd issue; 'Cartwheel')Picture 1 of a sold 2 Pence - George III (2nd issue; 'Cartwheel')Picture 1 of a sold 2 Pence - George III (2nd issue; 'Cartwheel')
Heritage Auctions
2025 March 10 The Cinderellie Collection of British Coins Showcase Auction 61479
Lot 21088
Internet Archive
10 Mar 2025 1797 UNC
(PCGS MS64 Brown)
USD 1320.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Pence - George III (2nd issue; 'Cartwheel')Picture 1 of a sold 2 Pence - George III (2nd issue; 'Cartwheel')Picture 1 of a sold 2 Pence - George III (2nd issue; 'Cartwheel')Picture 1 of a sold 2 Pence - George III (2nd issue; 'Cartwheel')
Heritage Auctions
2024 September 15 Spotlight: Coins of the British Empire World Coins Showcase Auction 61404
Lot 23091
Internet Archive
15 Sep 2024 1797 UNC
(NGC MS63 Brown)
USD 630.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Pence - George III (2nd issue; 'Cartwheel')Picture 1 of a sold 2 Pence - George III (2nd issue; 'Cartwheel')
Heritage Auctions
2024 September 8 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61403
Lot 25151
Internet Archive
8 Sep 2024 1797 UNC
(NGC MS65 Brown)
USD 1260.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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