2 Pence - George III Pattern
1797 year| Bronze plated copper | - | - |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1797 |
| Value | 2 Pence (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Bronze plated copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#16843 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Britannia seated left with trident and shield
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITANNIA.
1797
Engraver: Conrad Heinrich Küchler
Comment
Similar to KM#619Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Pence - George III (Pattern) 1797 from United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Bronze plated copper is that it was designed by renowned artist and engraver, Thomas Wyon. Wyon was a prominent figure in the field of numismatics and his work can be seen on many coins from the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His design for the Pattern 2 Pence features a portrait of King George III, who ruled England from 1760 to 1820. The coin's design was meant to be a trial or pattern piece, and it was never officially released into circulation. As a result, it is now a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
