Bidspirit auction | UK 1797 George III Cartwheel

UK 1797 George III Cartwheel Twopence Coin - A UK 1797 George III twopence copper coin, commonly referred to as a cartwheel issue due to its distinctive wide, raised rim. The obverse features a laurel-wreathed bust of King George III facing right, with the incised legend GEORGIUS III ∙ D : G ∙ REX . on the raised rim. The reverse depicts a seated figure of Britannia facing left, holding a trident and an olive branch, with a Union Jack shield at her side and a small sailing ship visible in the background. The reverse rim is incised with the legend BRITANNIA. and the date 1797. The coin is notable for its substantial thickness and large diameter, characteristic of the Soho Mint production.