Ireland ½ Penny - George III, 1774 – 1782

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Ireland Ireland
Currency Second Irish Pound (1460 – 1826)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Penny
Year 1774 – 1782
Ruler George III (1760–1820)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g) 9.3
Diameter (mm) 28
Thickness (mm) 6
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from Ireland. Issued from 1774 to 1782. Struck in Copper. Measures 28 mm and weighs 9.3 g.

Obverse
Bust facing right NOTE: Type 3 with long hair bust (King George III)
Reverse
Cláirseach (or Gaelic harp) (Ireland
1775)
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage g vg f Comment Frequency
1782  — — — — 25%
1782  — — — — Coin alignment 16%
1782  — — — — Proof 1%
1781  — € 1,90 € 6,00 € 16,00 36%
1781  — — — — Proof 1.6%
1776  — — — — 10%
1775  — — — € 13,00 20%
1775  — — — — Proof
1774  — — — — 3%
1774  — — — — Proof 0.7%

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