2 Pence - George III Pattern
1797 year| Gold 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 | Gold plated copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#16847 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Britannia sitting surrounded by the inscription "BRITANNIA" and the year.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITANNIA.
1797
Engraver: Conrad Heinrich Küchler
Interesting 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 Gold 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 detailed portrait of King George III, with a crown on his head and a scepter in his hand. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the power and authority of the British monarchy, and it remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
