Bidspirit auction | UK 1797 George III Copper

UK 1797 George III Copper Cartwheel Penny - A 1797 George III copper Cartwheel penny produced at the Soho Mint. This issue is notable for its exceptionally wide, raised rim containing incuse inscriptions. The obverse features a laureate portrait of the monarch facing right with the legend GEORGIUS III . D : G . REX on the rim. The reverse displays a seated Britannia facing right. The coin is composed of copper and exhibits a dark brown patina.