Authentic 1797 Cartwheel Penny – a legendary relic of Australia’s earliest colonial currency era
Listed in the Proclamation of 1800 – part of Australia’s first official currency system
Struck at Matthew Boulton’s famed Soho Mint under the reign of King George III
One of the most significant coins in Australian numismatic history – essential for serious collectors
Rare hoard opportunity – examples scarcely seen since the celebrated Sydney Rocks discovery of the 1990s
A prestigious colonial-era acquisition connecting Britain’s industrial minting revolution with Australia’s monetary beginnings
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Country of Issue
Australia
Denomination
Penny
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1797 Cartwheel Penny Fair
$49.95 AUD
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A sensational opportunity to secure a genuine artefact of Australia 's earliest colonial period, a major recent acquisition means that we can now bring you the famous 1797 Cartwheel Penny at an unbelievable hoard saving.
The trigger for the Proclamation of 1800 Australia 's first official currency system the 1797 Cartwheel Penny was struck at Matthew Boulton 's Soho Mint in Birmingham. Listed in the Proclamation at two pence, this large George III coin is one of the most critical elements of Australian history, and commands a place in every Australian coin collection.
We were shocked to be given the opportunity to secure very few examples of the famous Cartwheel Penny numbers not seen since the great Sydney Rocks Cartwheel Two pence Hoard of the mid-1990s! As a result, we can give every passionate Australian collector the chance to own this legendary colonial coin.
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A sensational opportunity to secure a genuine artefact of Australia 's earliest colonial period, a major recent acquisition means that we can now bring you the famous 1797 Cartwheel Penny at an unbelievable hoard saving.
The trigger for the Proclamation of 1800 Australia 's first official currency system the 1797 Cartwheel Penny was struck at Matthew Boulton 's Soho Mint in Birmingham. Listed in the Proclamation at two pence, this large George III coin is one of the most critical elements of Australian history, and commands a place in every Australian coin collection.
We were shocked to be given the opportunity to secure very few examples of the famous Cartwheel Penny numbers not seen since the great Sydney Rocks Cartwheel Two pence Hoard of the mid-1990s! As a result, we can give every passionate Australian collector the chance to own this legendary colonial coin.
