© CGB
© CGB
½ Penny - George III long bust type
1769 year| Copper | 5.45 g | 25.90 mm |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1801) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1769 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Second Irish Pound (1460-1826) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.45 g |
| Diameter | 25.90 mm |
| Thickness | 1.00 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#11360 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 50% |
Reverse
Cláirseach (or Gaelic harp)
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
The 1769 George III long bust type ½ penny coin from Ireland is interesting because it was minted during a time of great change in Ireland. That year, the Irish Parliament passed the "Act of Union" which merged the Kingdom of Ireland and the Kingdom of Great Britain into a single state, known as the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. This coin, minted in Dublin, features a portrait of King George III and was circulated during this time of historical significance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1769 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny - George III (long bust type) 1769 coin.
