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1 Penny - George III
1805 year| Copper plated bronze | - | 33.7 mm |
| 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 | Copper plated bronze |
| Diameter | 33.7 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#25978 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 59% |
Reverse
Crowned harp with female form on front
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HIBERNIA
1805
Translation:
Ireland
1805
Edge
Hashed /// engrailed
Interesting fact
The 1 Penny coin from George III's reign (1760-1820) was the first coin to feature the iconic Irish harp, which has since become a symbol of Irish national identity. The harp was included on the coin's design to represent the country's rich cultural heritage and to distinguish it from other British coins.
