Description
IRELAND
George III (1760–1820). Penny, 1805, Soho, Birmingham.
Obverse: GEORGIUS III; Reverse: G. REX. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust facing right; below, the signature K.
Rev. HIBERNIA / (date). The crowned Irish harp.
S.6620; Bronze – 34 mm – 6 h
Top Pop (2): this is the finest graded specimen!
NGC MS 66 BN (2183762-021).
In its mint condition, with only the edges tarnished from handling and remnants of the original red colour around the raised areas. Uncirculated.
The harp has been recognised as a symbol of the island of Ireland since the 13th century and first appeared on Anglo-Irish coins in 1536, during the reign of Henry VIII. It forms the third quarter of the royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom
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* Pursuant to Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of 5 April 2022, which comes into force in national law on 1 January 2025, successful bidders from the EU will also be required to pay 5.5% VAT on this lot
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