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½ Penny - George III

Features

Issuer Ireland
King George III (1801-1820)
Type Non-circulating coins
Year 1805
Value ½ Penny (1⁄480)
Currency Second Irish Pound (1460-1826)
Composition Gold plated copper
Weight 8.75 g
Diameter 28 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
566705
References Sp# 6621
Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes).
, KM# 147.1a
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).

Obverse

Bust of George III right

Script: Latin

Lettering: GEORGIUS III · D : G · REX .

Unabridged legend: GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA REX

Translation: George III by the Grace of God

Reverse

Irish harp, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HIBERNIA
1805

Translation: Ireland

Edge

Engrailed.

Mint

Soho Mint, Handsworth, England (1788-1850)

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Penny - George III
CNG
Electronic Auction 568
Lot 891
Internet Archive
14 Aug 2024 UNC
(PCGS PF64)
USD 600.00
(+ buyer's premium)
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