Ireland ½ Penny - George III, 1805

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Ireland Ireland
Currency Second Irish Pound (1460 – 1826)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Penny
Year 1805
Ruler George III (1760–1820)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 7.64
Diameter (mm) 27.6
Thickness (mm) 1.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from Ireland. Issued in 1805. Struck in Copper. Measures 27.6 mm and weighs 7.64 g.

Obverse
Bust facing right, initial in the cut of a shoulder. (GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA REXGeorge III, king by the Grace of God)
Reverse
Cláirseach (or Gaelic harp). (Ireland)
Edge
Center Slanted Reeding Left or Plain.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage g vg f vf xf unc Comment Frequency
1805  — € 1,70 € 4,60 € 6,60 € 12,00 € 46,00 — KM#147.1 (engrailed edge) 97%
1805  — — — — — — € 350,00 KM#147.1 (engrailed edge) Proof 0.7%
1805  — — — — — — — KM#147.2 (smooth edge) Proof restrike 1.3%

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