Great Britain, George III // Huge "Cartwheel Penny," 1797

Great Britain. George III, 1760–1820 AD. Copper Two Pence “Cartwheel” Coin, 1797. The front features the laureate bust of George III facing right; inscription GEORGIUS III D.G. REX around / The reverse depicts Britannia seated on a rock, holding a trident and olive branch, shield at her side, ship in the background; inscription BRITANNIA 1797 below. Minted at Birmingham, England. Measures a massive 41mm in diameter and 5mm thick, weighing 56.12g. Coppery-brown tone with dings and dents from heavy circulation. Provenance: Ex De Père, WI collection. *** Issued during the reign of the real-life King George from the Revolutionary War and Broadway’s Hamilton, this oversized coin was designed to discourage counterfeiting—and still makes an impression over 200 years later.

— Struck 1797 at Birmingham Mint under George III
— Provenance: Ex-De Père, WI collection
— Diameter 41mm; Thickness 5mm; Weight 56.12g

This piece is accompanied by a hand-signed certificate of authenticity which includes all the details, culture, dating, motifs/inscriptions when applicable, historical relevance, and provenance.