Coin
½ Penny - George I (1722) — Ireland
Ireland • 1722 • Sp# 6600, KM# 116
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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