Coin

½ Penny - George IV (1823) — Ireland

Ireland • 1823 • Sp#6624, KM#150

½ Penny - George IV (1823) — Ireland

Overview

A 1823 Irish ½ Penny coin featuring King George IV part of Second Irish Pound (1460-1826).

Specifications

Country
Ireland
Year
1823
Composition
Copper
Weight
8.4 g
Diameter
26.9 mm
Thickness
1.9 mm
Mint
Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
References
Sp#6624, KM#150

Design details

Obverse

Wreathed bust of George IV, facing left. Script: Latin. Lettering: GEORGIUS IV D: G: REX

Reverse

Harp in centre, lettering above, date below. Script: Latin. Lettering: HIBERNIA 1823

Collector insights

  • Design heritage: William Wyon (obverse), William Wyon (reverse) is credited as the designer for the George IV (1820-1830) series. Designer attribution helps distinguish this issue from later restrikes or unofficial copies that reuse only the motif.
  • Struck at: Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975). Confirm the mintmark on your example before comparing prices — same-year issues from different mints often trade at very different levels.
  • Catalogue reference: Listed as Sp#6624, KM#150. Use this reference code when cross-checking auction archives, dealer inventories, and standard printed catalogues.

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