½ Penny - George III

Features

Issuer	Ireland
King	George III (1801-1820)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Year	1805
Value	½ Penny (1⁄480)
Currency	Pound (997-1826)
Composition	Copper
Weight	7.64 g
Diameter	27.6 mm
Thickness	1.5 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 8347 Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html)
References	Sp# 6621, Emma Howard (editor); 2021. Standard Catalogue of British Coins : Coins of England & the United Kingdom Pre-Decimal Issues (56th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. And 2 more volumes. KM# 147 Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Bust facing right, initial in the cut of a shoulder.

Lettering:
GEORGIUS III D:G·REX.
K

Translation:
GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA REX
George III, king by the Grace of God

Reverse

Cláirseach (or Gaelic harp).

Lettering:
HIBERNIA.
1805

Translation: Ireland

Edge

Center Slanted Reeding Left or Plain.

Mint

Comments

Varieties exist with different metals used = different coin entries.

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Price
	Heritage Auctions 2022 May 5 - 7 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3099 Lot 32080	May 5, 2022	1805 – KM#147.1 (engrailed edge) Proof	UNC (NGC PR66 Brown)	USD 528.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232124 Lot 63544	Jun 16, 2021	1805 – KM#147.1 (engrailed edge) Proof	UNC (NGC PR64 Brown)	USD 312.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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