1797 penny value - Great Britain - 10 leaves
Great Britain
penny
KGIII 1797
10 leaves
What is a 1797 British penny coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1797 penny from Great Britain.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| £15 | £25 | £60 | £325 | £650 | £825+ |
Values are in UK Pounds
Based on European Grading System
Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and
how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.
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The obverse features the robed laureate
bust of King George III facing right.
The legend reads: 'GEORGIUS III D:G REX.'
images courtesy of TDK APDC
Notes: The first copper penny to be circulated in
Britain, the cartwheel penny was designed to combat
counterfeiting. Designed to weigh its exact value in
copper, (one ounce), the 1797 penny was very large.
First copper British penny. 10 leaves to wreath variety.
| Monarch | King George III |
| Edge | plain |
| Weight | 28.35 grams |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Comp | copper |
| Minted | Soho, Handsworth, England |
| Mintage | approx 8,601,600 (inc varieties) |
| Scarcity | less common for period |
| Obverse | Conrad Kuchler |
| Reverse | Conrad Kuchler |
1797 British
penny specifications
10 leaves
1797 British
penny design
10 leaves
The retail value of a 1797
'10 leaves' British penny
can range from £15 to over
£825, depending on grade,
condition, desirability,
and demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
links to our self-help pages on coin assessment
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Grading Terms
| VG | Very Good |
| F | Fine |
| VF | Very Fine |
| EF | Extremely Fine |
| aUnc | about Uncirculated |
| Unc | Uncirculated |