1797 UK United Kingdom Britannia King George III Cartwheel One 1 Penny Cull Coin

Description

1 Penny - George III
2nd Issue; 'Cartwheel'
ONE BUY = ONE COIN
Features
Issuer
United Kingdom
King
George III
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1797
Value
1 Penny = 1/12 Shilling (1/240)
Currency
Pound sterling (
1158-1970
)
Composition
Copper
Weight
about 26 g
Diameter
about 36 mm
Thickness
about 3 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
31 August 1971
Number
N# 947
References
KM# 618,  Sp# 3777
Obverse
Laureate and draped bust of King George III right, legend around on raised rim.
Lettering:
GEORGIUS III·D:G·REX.
K
Translation:
George the Third by the Grace of God King
Reverse
Seated figure of Britannia left, with trident and shield in left hand, olive branch in right, sea behind with ship to left, legend above and date below on raised rim.
Lettering:
BRITANNIA
SOHO
1797
Edge
Plain
All coins are in cull condition. See photos for exact condition of coins available
ONE BUY = ONE COIN