5 Pence - George III (Bank of Ireland - Token Coinage) 1805-1806 front 5 Pence - George III (Bank of Ireland - Token Coinage) 1805-1806 back
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5 Pence - George III Bank of Ireland - Token Coinage

 
Silver 1.94 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Ireland
Type
Token
Years
1805-1806
Value
5 Pence (1⁄48)
Currency
Second Irish Pound (1460-1826)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.94 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#39976
Rarity index
57%

Reverse

5-Line inscription above date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BANK
TOKEN
FIVE
PENCE
IRISH
1805

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Token 5 Pence - George III (Bank of Ireland - Token Coinage) 1805-1806 from Ireland is that it was issued during a time when there was a shortage of official currency in Ireland, and private tokens like this one were used as a substitute for official coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1805  - - - - - -

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