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Coin, 1797

Overview

Large copper coin, scratched and dented. Front shows an image of Britannia with her trident and shield with the union flag, she is also holding an olive branch. In very small letters under her shield is the word SOHO. On her left, near her feet is a small ship. There is a raised rim which has " BRITANNIA" on the top and "1797" on the bottom. On the back is and image of King George III in Roman style wearing a toga and a wreath on his head. The raised rim has "GEORGIUS III . D:G . REX" written on it.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-57-2022.18
Item type
Objects
Material
Metal
Inscriptions and markings

Front - BRITANNIA 1797
Back - GEORGIUS III . D:G . REX

Keywords
NUMISMATICS
Last modified
Thursday, 26 February, 2026
Completeness
72
City of Wanneroo Museum Collections

City of Wanneroo Museum Collections

Large copper coin, scratched and dented. Front shows an image of Britannia with her trident and shield with the union flag, she is also holding an olive branch. In very small letters under her shield is the word SOHO. On her left, near her feet is a small ship. There is a raised rim which has " BRITANNIA" on the top and "1797" on the bottom. On the back is and image of King George III in Roman style wearing a toga and a wreath on his head. The raised rim has "GEORGIUS III . D:G . REX" written on it.
Large copper coin, scratched and dented. Front shows an image of Britannia with her trident and shield with the union flag, she is also holding an olive branch. In very small letters under her shield is the word SOHO. On her left, near her feet is a small ship. There is a raised rim which has " BRITANNIA" on the top and "1797" on the bottom. On the back is and image of King George III in Roman style wearing a toga and a wreath on his head. The raised rim has "GEORGIUS III . D:G . REX" written on it.
Large copper coin, scratched and dented. Front shows an image of Britannia with her trident and shield with the union flag, she is also holding an olive branch. In very small letters under her shield is the word SOHO. On her left, near her feet is a small ship. There is a raised rim which has " BRITANNIA" on the top and "1797" on the bottom. On the back is and image of King George III in Roman style wearing a toga and a wreath on his head. The raised rim has "GEORGIUS III . D:G . REX" written on it.
Large copper coin, scratched and dented. Front shows an image of Britannia with her trident and shield with the union flag, she is also holding an olive branch. In very small letters under her shield is the word SOHO. On her left, near her feet is a small ship. There is a raised rim which has " BRITANNIA" on the top and "1797" on the bottom. On the back is and image of King George III in Roman style wearing a toga and a wreath on his head. The raised rim has "GEORGIUS III . D:G . REX" written on it.

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