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½ Penny Ireland - Shakespeare
1792 year| Copper | 7.59 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1801) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1792 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Currency tokens (1757-1816) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.59 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1797 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#54433 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Female Seated left, harp right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INCORPORATED BY ACT OF PARLIAMENT
1792
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Token ½ Penny coin was issued during a time when there was a shortage of official currency in Ireland, and as a result, many private tokens were issued by businesses and individuals to fill the gap. The Shakespeare Token ½ Penny is one such token, featuring a portrait of William Shakespeare on one side and a scene from his play "Macbeth" on the other. It's a rare and valuable coin today, with only a few known examples surviving to the present day.
