On this page, we will tell you all about the Half Penny 1775-1782.
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A little background about the Half Penny 1775-1782 coin, The Half Penny 1775-1782 coin was part of the George III 1760-1820 coin series of Ireland-Hibernia. Produced between the years 1775 – 1782 at the Royal Mint, Tower Hill Site, London, Great Brittain (1809-1967) mint. Unfortunately, it is unknown exactly how many were produced.
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Identifying Features
The standard globally for identifying coins is the KM Code. This Half Penny 1775-1782 coin is referred to by the KM code KM# 140. The KM code is a unique reference number assigned to each coin.
Below are some other Identifying features, like which Mint the Half Penny 1775-1782 coin was made at as well as some other factors.
Country: Ireland-Hibernia
Denomination: Half Penny
KM Code: KM# 140
Coin Series: George III 1760-1820
Years Produced: 1775 – 1782
Design Features
The design of the Half Penny 1775-1782 coin featured the Type 3, long hair on the Obverse of the coin. More details on the design of the Half Penny 1775-1782 coin can be found below.
Themes: Musical Instruments
Obverse Description: Type 3, long hair
Obverse Legend: Top, State Name Hibernia
Mechanical Features
The Mechanical features of a coin are things like the size, weight, thickness and diameter for example. Looking at the mechanical features of a coin is the easiest way to tell if a coin is real or fake.
Quite often a fake will not match the mechanical features of the original coin when faked. Checking these features should be the first thing you do if you have your suspicions about a coin. Coins are produced very precisely to match the predetermined mechanical features.
Diameter: 27.5 mm
Rim: Raised. Gladiform. Both sides
Shape: Circular
Half Penny 1775-1782 Coin Values
Below the Half Penny 1775-1782 coin values are shown on a grading scale, the higher on the scale the better condition the coin is in which makes it more valuable.
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| Year & Version | Mintage | AG3 | G4 | VG8 | F12 | VF20 | XF40 | AU50 | MS60 | MS63 | Proof | 1775 | - | - | - | - | $7.00 | $35.00 | $125.00 | - | $350.00 | $550.00 | - | 1775 Proof | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1776 Rare | - | - | - | - | $50.00 | $250.00 | $600.00 | - | $950.00 | - | - | 1781 | - | - | - | - | $5.00 | $32.00 | $100.00 | - | $200.00 | $300.00 | - | 1781 Proof | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1782 | - | - | - | - | $5.00 | $32.00 | $100.00 | - | $200.00 | $300.00 | - | 1782 Proof | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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This purpose of this website is to educate and entertain, All values shown are a guideline only and should not be used for any means of financial investment or speculation, as with all things values may fluctuate depending on demand and scarcity, we strongly advise that all information on this website is used as it was intended for entertainment purposes. The information relating to coins is sourced from many places such as NGC and The Irish Central Bank.
