1 Penny - George III Pattern obverse
Obverse
1 Penny - George III Pattern reverse
Reverse
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1 Penny - George III Pattern

CountryUK Year1797 Denom1 Penny MintRoyal Mint MetalGold Melt ~£4,269.18
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Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year1797
Denomination1 Penny
Face value1p
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionGold
Weight39.110g
Diameter36.0mm
Thickness2.50mm
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 right, sea behind with ship to left, legend above and date below on raised rim. Script: Latin

Gold content
Gross troy oz 1.2574
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £4,269.18
Premium over melt £-3,909.18
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Market Value
£134.73
Volume-weighted avg across 8 sales Last sale 5 months ago
£15 – £600
4 grades with data

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Grade Latest Avg (90d) 30d Δ All-time range Sales (1yr) Total sales Last sale
FDC £360.00 🔒 – – £360.00 – £360.00 0 1 05-03-2006
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BU £14.62 🔒 – – £14.62 – £14.62 0 1 22-10-2020
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EF £600.00 🔒 – – £600.00 – £600.00 0 1 05-06-2016
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VF £20.64 🔒 – – £1.72 – £200.00 3 5 09-01-2026
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