George III 1797

[thedigger 0]

Am i correct in saying that this is a 1797 George III penny?

This again, was found amongst my late father-in-laws collection.

Are these rare? What sort of grading would you put on this coin.

Thanks in advance

cheers

[Rob 3,254]

Yes, no and about Fine in that order. They are very common in low grade. Boulton struck at least 1000 tons of copper into cartwheel pennies and twopences, of which only about 4% was twopences.

[scott 145]

one of my fave coins

its definatly worth more then melt in that grade.

[thedigger 0]

one of my fave coins

its definatly worth more then melt in that grade.

Cheers Scott & Rob,

Thats cleared that coin up for me

Thanks for your help

[Peckris 579]

one of my fave coins

its definatly worth more then melt in that grade.

Cheers Scott & Rob,

Thats cleared that coin up for me

Thanks for your help

I'd say the obverse is About Fine, the reverse is barely Fair - some of the legend is worn away. You could pick up a better one on eBay for less than £10, I'm sure.