Coin
½ Penny - George III long bust type (1769) — Ireland
Ireland • 1769 • Sp#6613, KM#138
Overview
A copper ½ Penny coin of Ireland from the Second Irish Pound currency series, minted in 1769 during the reign of King George III. The obverse features a bust facing right, while the reverse displays a Cláirseach or Gaelic harp. This standard circulation coin is round in shape, weighs 5.45 grams, and has a diameter of 25.90 mm.
Specifications
- Country
- Ireland
- Year
- 1769
- Composition
- Copper
- Weight
- 5.45 g
- Diameter
- 25.9 mm
- Thickness
- 1 mm
- Shape
- Round
- References
- Sp#6613, KM#138
- Issuer
- Ireland
Design details
Obverse
Bust facing right Script: Latin
Reverse
Cláirseach (or Gaelic harp) Script: Latin
Collector insights
- Series context: Part of the Standard circulation coin 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#6613, KM#138. Use this reference code when cross-checking auction archives, dealer inventories, and standard printed catalogues.
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