Ireland ½ Penny - George III short bust type obverse
Obverse
Ireland ½ Penny - George III short bust type reverse
Reverse

Ireland ½ Penny - George III short bust type (1766–1769)

CountryIreland Year1766–1769 Denom½ Penny MetalCopper
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CountryIreland
Year1766–1769
Denomination½ Penny
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionCopper
Weight7.400g
Diameter28.2mm
Thickness1.80mm
ShapeRound
EdgePlain
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Spink6612
Obverse

Bust of George III facing right.

GEORGIVS . III . REX.

Reverse

Crowned Harp divides date, legend around.

HIBERNIA 17 66

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About the 1766 Ireland Halfpenny - George III short bust type

The 1766 Ireland Halfpenny - George III short bust type is a circulating ½ penny coin issued from 1766 to 1769, struck in copper. It weighs 7.4g and measures 28.2mm across. Reverse design: Crowned Harp divides date, legend around.

It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.

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How do I identify the 1766 Ireland Halfpenny - George III short bust type?

Check the weight 7.4g and diameter 28.2mm and the metal (copper) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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