1 Penny - George III 2nd Issue; 'Cartwheel' reverse 🔍
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1 Penny - George III 2nd Issue; 'Cartwheel'

CountryUK Year1797 Denom1 Penny (1⁄240) MintRoyal Mint MetalCopper Melt ~£0.28
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Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year1797
Denomination1 Penny (1⁄240)
Face value1p
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
SeriesPenny
CirculationCirculating
Demonetised1971
CompositionCopper
Weight28.350g
Diameter36.0mm
Thickness3.00mm
ShapeRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Obverse

Laureate and draped bust of King George III right, legend around on raised rim. Script: Latin

Reverse

Seated figure of Britannia left, with trident and shield in left hand, olive branch in raised right hand, shield bearing Union flag resting on left, sea behind with ship on left,

Copper content
Gross troy oz 0.9115
Purity unknown — melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £0.28

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