Own the most famous penny of them all...

Today you have the opportunity to add this unusual British coin to your collection.

The 1797 one penny was issued as part of an attempt to restore confidence in British currency, by making the face value of the coin equal to the metal value.

The high metal content made these coins significantly heavier and larger than other circulating coinage struck before or since. And because of their huge size and unusual raised rim, they picked up the now infamous nickname 'Cartwheels'.

It is highly unusual for a low denomination coin to have such a substantial size and weight, and unsurprisingly they are in high demand from collectors because of their status as Britain's largest and heaviest penny.

We have just 91 of these iconic coins - so you will need to act quickly to add one to your collection.

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YES please, I would like the George III 'Cartwheel' Penny for £69 (+p&p).