1/2 Penny - George III short bust type

€1.00
IssuerIreland
Year1766-1769
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencySecond Irish Pound (1460-1826)
CompositionCopper
Weight7.4 g
Dimensions28.2 mm
Thickness1.8 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#6612, KM#137
Obverse descriptionBust of George III facing right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIVS . III . REX.
(Translation: King George III)
Reverse descriptionCrowned Harp divides date, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringHIBERNIA 17 66
(Translation: Ireland)
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1766  - -
1766  - Proof -
1769  - -
Catalog ID3469056880
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