Copper alloy 1/2 penny of George II, Ireland, 1776. 1943.61.16

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1943.61.16

Physical Description

  • Axis: 6

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 6.708
    • Diameter (in mm): 28

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Cf
  • Date Range: 1727 - 1760

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1776
  • Denomination: 1/2 penny
  • Material: Copper alloy

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: GEORGIVS II. REX
    • Type: bust of George II facing left

  • Reverse

    • Legend: HIBERNIA 1782
    • Type: harp surmounted by crown

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1943.61.16
  • Department: Modern
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

  • Era: Common Era

Notes

  • George II obverse, but George III date

Rights

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