George III - Cartwheel Twopence - 1797 - Mis-Strike > Lot No. 065

Description:
Dated 1797. Laureate bust with K.. on drapery, dies ↑↓. Obv: with incuse GEORGIUS III.D:G.REX. legend with letters doubled in striking. Rev: Britannia seated with SOHO in waves, incuse date 1797 below and incuse BRITANNIA legend.

Measurements:
56.95 grams.

Condition:
Near extremely fine with minor scratch top obverse field; toned. The doubled obverse legend most interesting.

References:
S. 3776; Peck 1077.

Estimate: £120 - 200 (EUR 140 - 240; USD 190 - 320)

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

Sold for: £100