Copper 1/2 penny of George III, Ireland, 1769. 1859.45.2

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1859.45.2

Physical Description

  • Axis: 0

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 6.686
    • Diameter (in mm): 28

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 1760 - 1820

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1769
  • Denomination: 1/2 penny
  • Material: Copper

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: GEORGIVS.III.REX
    • Type: bust of George III facing right

  • Reverse

    • Legend: HIBERNIA 1769
    • Type: harp

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1859.45.2
  • Department: Modern
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

  • Era: Common Era

Notes

  • counterfeit

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States