Coin

½ Penny - George I (1722) — Ireland

Ireland • 1722 • Sp# 6600, KM# 116

½ Penny - George I (1722) — Ireland

Overview

A copper ½ Penny standard circulation coin of Ireland, issued in 1722 under King George I. The obverse features the bust of King George facing right, surrounded by Latin lettering. The reverse depicts a harp facing right. The coin is milled and measures 27 mm in diameter.

Specifications

Country
Ireland
Year
1722
Composition
Copper
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
References
Sp# 6600, KM# 116
Issuer
Ireland

Design details

Obverse

Bust of King George to the right Script: Latin Lettering: GEORGIUS. DEI. GRATIA. REX.

Reverse

Harp left, face to the right Script: Latin Lettering: .HIBERNIA. 1722.

Collector insights

  • Series context: Part of the Standard circulation coins series — collectors typically assemble full-year date runs, so single years within an established series carry demand beyond raw mintage.
  • Catalogue reference: Listed as Sp# 6600, KM# 116. Use this reference code when cross-checking auction archives, dealer inventories, and standard printed catalogues.

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