{"product_id":"great-britain-1797-cartwheel-two-pence-king-george-iii-soho-mint-large-copper-coin-56-7-g","title":"Great Britain 1797 Cartwheel Two Pence – King George III – Soho Mint – Large Copper Coin, 56.7 g","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 1797 Great Britain Cartwheel Two Pence is one of the most distinctive British copper coins of the reign of King George III. Produced at the Soho Mint in Birmingham, this substantial coin was part of a landmark issue designed to provide dependable copper coinage with a consistent weight and intrinsic metal value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts impressive size, thick flan, and characteristic raised rim give the coin its popular name, “Cartwheel.” The issue represents an important development in British coin production during the Industrial Revolution, combining innovative minting technology with a practical approach to circulating copper currency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures the laureate portrait of King George III facing right, with the surrounding Latin inscription identifying the monarch. The detailed portrait and lettering reflect the coinage style of late 18th-century Britain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplays Britannia seated beside a shield, holding a trident and olive branch, with a ship visible in the background. The denomination and date appear within the design, accompanied by the traditional British personification of Britannia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Great Britain\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMonarch:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e King George III\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Two Pence\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1797\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMint:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soho Mint, Birmingham\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 56.7 g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDesign Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cartwheel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eReverse Motif:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Britannia\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 229 years old in 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 1797 Cartwheel copper coinage was produced under the direction of Matthew Boulton at the Soho Mint. Its production employed advanced minting machinery, allowing coins to be struck with greater consistency than many earlier copper issues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Two Pence was issued alongside the famous Cartwheel Penny. Both denominations featured broad raised rims and substantial weights, helping distinguish them from lightweight and frequently underweight copper tokens circulating at the time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumismatic Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 1797 Cartwheel Two Pence is an important example of Britain’s transition toward more standardised, machine-produced coinage. Its size, distinctive construction, and association with the pioneering Soho Mint make it a significant type in the history of British monetary technology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent historical type for collectors of British copper coinage, King George III coins, Industrial Revolution-era minting, and classic world coins. Its imposing dimensions and instantly recognisable Cartwheel design make it a striking addition to a historical coin collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gupta Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67699810042068,"sku":null,"price":15999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/5028\/0660\/files\/9F3A0B36-AA37-4A5E-ACA8-270F98267654.jpg?v=1791789807","url":"https:\/\/guptacoins.com\/products\/great-britain-1797-cartwheel-two-pence-king-george-iii-soho-mint-large-copper-coin-56-7-g","provider":"Gupta Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}