George III - 1797 - Cartwheel Twopence - Patch Box > Lot No. 484

Description:
1797 AD. 'Cartwheel' Issue. Obv: profile bust right with GEORGIUS III D G REX incuse legend. Rev: Britannia seated left with BRITANNIA 1797 incuse legend. Converted from two coins into a patch box with screw lid.

Measurements:
34.85 grams.

Condition:
Fine.

References:
S. 3775;

Comments notes:
Interesting.

Export licence:
No

Estimate: £50 - 70 (EUR 60 - 90; USD 80 - 110)

Auction date: Thursday 9th September 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH