1/2 Penny - George III

€1.00
IssuerIreland
Year1774-1782
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencySecond Irish Pound (1460-1826)
CompositionCopper
Weight9.3 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness6 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#6614, KM#140
Obverse descriptionBust facing right NOTE: Type 3 with long hair bust
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIVS · III · REX ·
(Translation: King George III)
Reverse descriptionCláirseach (or Gaelic harp)
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringHIBERNIA· 17 75
(Translation: Ireland 1775)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1774  - -
1774  - Proof -
1775  - -
1775  - Proof -
1776  - -
1781  - -
1781  - Proof -
1782  - -
1782  - Coin alignment -
1782  - Proof -
Catalog ID5032803580
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