Great Britain, George III, 1797 Set of One and Two Cartwheel Bronzes

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Famous for their size, the large two pence coin is 40mm diameter and 4cm thick; the slightly smaller one pence coin is 36mm in diameter and 2cm thick. Large and cumbersome, the series did not endure. The one pence is KM#618 and the two pence coin is KM#619.

Chocolate brown surfaces, the one pence coin with some green verdigris. VG to Fine condition.