Object number
M.07.20
Title
George III Irish Half Penny 1805
Date
1805 - 1805
Creator
Production notes
In 1805 and 1806 the Royal Mint authorised Mathew Boulton to strike an issue of copper pennies, halfpennies and farthings for issuing in Ireland. This was carried out at his private mint in Soho, Birmingham
Material
Size
Diameter: 2.7 cm
Description
Copper half penny coin (about the size of a modern 2p) Face: Side view portrait of a man wearing a toga and laurel wreath. Inscribed 'Georgious III DG REX’. Reverse: Image of a harp and crown. Inscribed: Hibernia 1805’
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