Twopence

In 1797 the Mint contracted out to have struck the largest copper coin that would ever be struck in this country. It is known as the Cartwheel Twopence and it actually weighs two ounces of copper. They were trying to give people value for money. But of course the people hated it, because it weighed two ounces and was heavy to carry around and use. You have the bust of King George III dressed as a Roman on one side and a seated Britannia on the other side. Because the copper was soft, they dented and scratched quite easily. They normally come in lower grades, that is why we are happy to offer ours here in Fine. Yes of course there will be some bumps on the edges, but they are kept to a minimum on our coins. A one year type coin, the largest copper coin ever issued in this country and now over 200 years old.

Edward III, 1327-1377, Pre-Treaty Halfgroat, London. Type E with broken letters. About Very Fine

Henry VIII, 1509-1547, Third Coinage, Halfgroat, Canterbury Mint, CIVITAS CANTOR. Fine to Very Fine, with reasonable portrait.

How do you know this is a twopence? We were asked this question the other day and the simple answer is, if it weighs two ounces then it is Twopence, if it weighs an ounce then it is a Penny. They were only issued for one year in 1797; the public hated them, because they weighed so much. This was one of the first coins to be struck under steam pressure on Boulton and Watts steam press. Because they are pure copper they nick and scratch very easily. You have the bust of King George III on one side and a seated Britannia on the other side. This coin is offered in Very Good condition. We give you the best example that we have in stock, but due to the softness of the metal there will be some dings. A great talking piece and only issued in 1797.

How Do You Know it is a Twopence? We were asked this question the other day and the simple answer is, if it weighs two ounces then it is Twopence, if it weighs an ounce then it is a Penny. These coins were only issued for one year: 1797. The public hated them, because they weighed so much. This was one of the first coins to be struck under steam pressure on a Boulton and Watt's steam press. Because they are pure copper they nick and scratch very easily. You have the bust of King George III on one side and a seated Britannia on the other side. This product is offered in Fine condition. We give you the best example that we have in stock, but due to the softness of the metal there will be some dings. A great talking piece.