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Copper MM "When money meant something" This 222 year old English King George III cartwheel penny was worth its weight in copper, it's really heavy, you knew it was in your pocket .... that's for sure!
1797 was a special time in coinage, because these one penny coins were the first made using a steam driven stamper.
They were made by Matthew Boulton's famous Soho foundry in Birmingham, England.
Each coin weighed one ounce, and consisted of 0.999 pure copper.
The unusual raised rim that runs around the perimeter of the coin gave it it's nickname "Cartwheel".
One penny way back in 1797 would enable you to buy enough candles to light your home for a week.
Love & Peace everyone.
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Copper MM "When money meant something" This 222 year old English King George III cartwheel penny was worth its weight in copper, it's really heavy, you knew it was in your pocket .... that's for sure!
1797 was a special time in coinage, because these one penny coins were the first made using a steam driven stamper.
They were made by Matthew Boulton's famous Soho foundry in Birmingham, England.
Each coin weighed one ounce, and consisted of 0.999 pure copper.
The unusual raised rim that runs around the perimeter of the coin gave it it's nickname "Cartwheel".
One penny way back in 1797 would enable you to buy enough candles to light your home for a week.
Love & Peace everyone.
Thanks for, viewing, favouring or commenting .... Cheers!