Cartwheel Penny in the United States?

[Kurt Franz THB]

I've dug my far share of British coins in the United States. This week I dug my first Cartwheel Penny. It's not in the best condition (pictured below), but it's the first one I've personally seen come out of US soil. I know they're somewhat common to find in the U.K., but not on this side of the pond. I'd love to know- Who else has dug a Cartwheel in US soil?
Sorry if this has been previously discussed. I couldn't find a thread about it.
Thanks,
Kurt

 

[Isaac]

I've only seen a handful dug here. Can't recall who or when though. They are thick thick coins. Congrats on yours.

 

[Kurt Franz THB]

I've only seen a handful dug here. Can't recall who or when though. They are thick thick coins. Congrats on yours.

Thank you Isaac! It's unbelievably thick and heavy. They weigh an ounce. Once of those coins that I always wanted to find that I doubt I had the chance to. It hit like a half dollar. We live dig it. It was an awesome reveal. Only problem the camera wasn't rolling. I'm still sick about it

 

[l.cutler]

I dug one about 20 years ago at an old house site, quite a surprise!

 

[DeepseekerADS]

I had to go looking for more info on the Cartwheels....

Cartwheels

 

[Kurt Franz THB]

I dug one about 20 years ago at an old house site, quite a surprise!

Thank you for responding. Congrats on yours! I never expected to ever dig one myself.

 

[Kurt Franz THB]

I had to go looking for more info on the Cartwheels....

Cartwheels

Thank you for posting a link! Fascinating coin

 

[jerseyben]

My opinion is that these are fairly common to find here. Remember that there were many minted, all bearing the date 1797.

 

[Kurt Franz THB]

My opinion is that these are fairly common to find here. Remember that there were many minted, all bearing the date 1797.

I know its not a rare coin Ben. Colonial is my passion. My question is who else has dug one in the US? How many have you dug Ben?

 

[Iron Patch]

I've only seen a handful dug here. Can't recall who or when though. They are thick thick coins. Congrats on yours.

If not from UK diggers, you're probably seeing them posted by Canadians. Any British coin after a 1783 Hibernia would be an uncommon find in the US.

To the OP I wouldn't say they would be somewhat common to find in the UK... I'd say they are real common to find there. The twopence would be tougher.

 

[Argentium]

I think I recall Cru saying that they haven't found many cartwheels ,but I don't remember if that was about the one penny or two penny ,or both As huge and heavy as those are , it wouldn't surprise me if they just weren't lost all that much anywhere .

 

[Kurt Franz THB]

I think I recall Cru saying that they haven't found many cartwheels ,but I don't remember if that was about the one penny or two penny ,or both As huge and heavy as those are , it wouldn't surprise me if they just weren't lost all that much anywhere .

Thank you for you're input

 

[Iron Patch]

I think I recall Cru saying that they haven't found many cartwheels ,but I don't remember if that was about the one penny or two penny ,or both As huge and heavy as those are , it wouldn't surprise me if they just weren't lost all that much anywhere .

That would be the two penny.

 

[Argentium]

Thank's - yeah those things are like two full ounces ! You'd have to try pretty hard to lose one.

 

[Iron Patch]

Thank's - yeah those things are like two full ounces ! You'd have to try pretty hard to lose one.

And even harder to find one! (and I did - but just one) I always laugh when someone finds the penny and calls it a "huge coin"

 

[Silver Searcher]

The penny is a common find here, I personally have never found a two pence. All have the date 17697, but it appears that coins were minted for several years, just all bearing the date 1797. Always a nice find even here.

SS

 

[Kurios1]

Never heard of it. Of course being near the Mississippi River I might not expect to see many old English coins out my way so I haven't researched them much. Glad to see you getting acquainted with posting finds. You are one of my favorite YT metal chasers. Catch ya' on the rebound with some more cool stuff I am sure.

 

[jerseyben]

I know its not a rare coin Ben. Colonial is my passion. My question is who else has dug one in the US? How many have you dug Ben?

I have dug 1 of these my dad dug 1, here in NJ.

 

[Kurt Franz THB]

I have dug 1 of these my dad dug 1, here in NJ.

Thank you for the info Ben. All the best

 

[Mzjavert]

I dug one about 20 years ago at an old house site, quite a surprise!

I was going to do the same, but you posted your link first. Great history behind this coin.