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1 Penny - George III
1805 year| Gold plated copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1801-1820) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1805 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Second Irish Pound (1460-1826) |
| Composition | Gold plated copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#25977 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
An Irish harp with the old name for Ireland above and the date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HIBERNIA
1805
Translation:
Ireland
1805
Interesting fact
The 1 Penny coin from Ireland, minted in 1805 during the reign of George III, is interesting because it was made of gold-plated copper, which was a unique composition for a circulating coin at that time.
