1769 Ireland ½ Penny – George III short bust type ½ Penny (1⁄480) Weight 7.4 gram Rare Coin #R183

Issuer Ireland 

King George III (1760-1801)

Type Standard circulation coin

Years 1766-1769

Value ½ Penny (1⁄480)

Currency Second Irish Pound (1460-1826)

Composition Copper

Weight 7.4 g

Diameter 28.2 mm

Thickness 1.8 mm

Shape Round

Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓

Demonetized Yes

Number N# 21907 Help

References Sp# 6612, KM# 137

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

Edge