Coin
½ Penny - George III short bust type (1766) — Ireland
Ireland • 1766 • Sp# 6612, KM# 137
Overview
A Proof strike copper ½ Penny coin from Ireland, issued during the reign of King George III. The obverse features a short bust of George III facing right, while the reverse depicts a crowned harp dividing the date. This proof version is composed of copper, features a plain edge, and measures 28.2 mm in diameter.
Specifications
- Country
- Ireland
- Year
- 1766
- Composition
- Copper
- Weight
- 7.4 g
- Diameter
- 28.2 mm
- Thickness
- 1.8 mm
- Shape
- Round
- References
- Sp# 6612, KM# 137
- Issuer
- Ireland
Design details
Obverse
Bust of George III facing right. Script: Latin Lettering: GEORGIVS . III . REX. Unabridged legend: Georgivs III rex Translation: King George III
Reverse
Crowned Harp divides date, legend around. Script: Latin Lettering: HIBERNIA 17 66 Unabridged legend: Hibernia Translation: Ireland
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# 6612, KM# 137. Use this reference code when cross-checking auction archives, dealer inventories, and standard printed catalogues.
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