Coin
1 Farthing - George I "DEI GRATIA" (1723) — Ireland
Ireland • 1723 • Sp#6604, KM# 119
Overview
A Proof strike copper 1 Farthing coin of Ireland issued under King George I in 1723. The obverse displays a right-facing portrait of the King with a Latin legend. The reverse features a seated figure with a harp facing right. This specialized proof strike typically features mirror-like fields.
Specifications
- Country
- Ireland
- Year
- 1723
- Composition
- Copper
- Weight
- 6.2 g
- Diameter
- 25 mm
- Thickness
- 1.8 mm
- Shape
- Round
- Technique
- Milled
- References
- Sp#6604, KM# 119
- Issuer
- Ireland
Design details
Obverse
Portrait Right Legend around. Script: Latin Lettering: GEORGIVS DEI GRATIA REX
Reverse
Figure sitting with Harp right Legend around Script: Latin Lettering: HIBERNIA . 1723
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#6604, KM# 119. Use this reference code when cross-checking auction archives, dealer inventories, and standard printed catalogues.
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