Irish Halfpenny

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Date:1723

Description:

Irish copper Halfpenny, 1723

Diameter 25mm

The obverse features the laureate bust of George I facing right and the inscription 'GEORGIUS. DEI. GRATIA. REX', Latin for 'George By the Grace of God King'. The reverse features Britannia seated and facing left. She holds an olive branch aloft in her right hand and rests her left arm on a harp, the national symbol of Ireland. The inscription here reads 'HIBERNIA' (Ireland) followed by the date.

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Irish Halfpenny

Irish copper Halfpenny, 1723 Diameter 25mm The obverse features the laureate bust of George I facing ...

Irish Halfpenny

Irish copper halfpenny, 1723 Diameter 25mm The obverse features the laureate bust of George I facing ...

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Numismatics National Emblems & Mottos Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum Ireland Heraldry, Emblems & National Symbols Coins, Tokens & Medals Business, Trade & Industry Base Metals - Copper, Tin, Aluminium, Zinc

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Donor ref:LEAMG : M469.1920.176 (66/16492)

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