1797 Cartwheel Penny Locket
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The cartwheel penny was circulated in 1797 as the first British copper penny. The obverse has a portait of George III and the reverse has a seated statue of Brittania. This fairly worn specimen has been converted into a locket with facility for two photographs inside. It is 40 mm (1.5 inches) in diameter, mounted in white metal, and weighs 50 gms, including the chain.
Weight : 50G
Condition : Both faces of the coin are fairly worn, but the mount and chain are in good condition.
Origin : English
Manufacture Date : 1797
Additional Information
4514 (AB-147124)
Di: 4cm (1.6")
Georgian (1714 to 1837)
English
Victoria, Australia
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