1797 George III Twopence CGS VF. A Real Bit Of History.

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EF 1797 George III Two Pence CGS Graded EF 60 George III's long reign was marked by a series of military conflicts involving his kingdoms, much of the rest of Europe, and places further afield in Africa, the Americas and Asia. Early in his reign, Great Britain defeated France in the Seven Years' War, becoming the dominant European power in North America and India. However, many of its American colonies were soon lost in the American Revolutionary War, which led to the establishment of the United States of America. A series of wars against revolutionary and Napoleonic France, over a twenty-year period, finally concluded in the defeat of Napoleon in 1815. George III (1760-1820), Pence, 1797, struck at the Soho Mint, Birmingham. With new powerful steam powered presses. Engraved by C H Kuchler, laureate bust right, rev. Britannia seated left on rocks with shield, trident and olive branch, ship to left, date and legend on raised rim. Queen Charlotte Console to King George III. CGS Coin Verification UIN 0008215 Value £150 Coin Type TP.G3.1797.01 Description Twopence George III 1797 Variety KT4 Currency Standard References Peck 1077 Provenance Grade VF 40 Population Level 12 out of 12 Spink 3776. Fantastic 2oz coin. This coin has been officially graded, professionally encapsulated and guaranteed genuine by CGS and read more

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