Coins: 1797 King George III 'Cartwheel' One Penny, a huge 28g copper coin which became Australia's first penny when HMS Porpoise brought a shipment from Britain in 1800 to be used by the NSW Governor to pay for supplies, the coin then going into general circulation; together with a half penny 'Cartwheel' and a New Brunswick penny, 1851, (3 items).

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Estimate

A$120–200

Realised

A$300

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727-729 High Street, Armadale, VIC 3143

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Source: Leski Auctions
First seen: 1 Oct 2026, 10:06
Last seen: 1 Oct 2026, 10:06
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