Ireland ½ Penny - George III (1805)
Circulating version: 1805 Ireland Halfpenny - George III
| Country | Ireland |
| Year | 1805 |
| Denomination | ½ Penny |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Gold plated copper |
| Weight | 8.750g |
| Diameter | 28.0mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Engrailed. |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 6621 |
Bust of George III right
GEORGIUS III · D : G · REX .
Irish harp, date below.
HIBERNIA 1805
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The 1805 Ireland Halfpenny - George III is a collector ½ penny coin, struck in gold plated copper. It weighs 8.75g and measures 28mm across. Reverse design: Irish harp, date below.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
Common questions
How much is the 1805 Ireland Halfpenny - George III worth?
No verified sale of the 1805 Ireland Halfpenny - George III has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth up to £879 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 1805 Ireland Halfpenny - George III different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 1805 Ireland Halfpenny - George III, not the coin found in change. At 8.75g of gold plated copper it is heavier than the 8.6g copper circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 1805 Ireland Halfpenny - George III?
Check the weight 8.75g and diameter 28mm and the metal (gold plated copper) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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