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George III "Cartwheel" Penny (1797)

Conrad Heinrich Küchler

Cartwheel penny, Soho Mint 1797 — Wikipedia: History of the British penny (1714–1901)

Cartwheel penny, Soho Mint 1797 — Wikipedia: History of the British penny (1714–1901)

Rarity: Uncommon

Struck by Matthew Boulton at Soho Mint, Birmingham — the first penny produced by steam-powered press, with its famous raised rim giving the "cartwheel" nickname.

Materials & Techniques

Pure copper, 28.35 g

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Details
Date
1797
Object Type
Copper penny, 1 ounce avoirdupois
Medium / Material
Copper
Production Place
Birmingham, England
Dimensions
H 36 × W 36 × D 3.5 mm · 28.35 g
Condition
Very Fine