1742 King George II Irish Hibernia US Colonial Copper Halfpenny

Description: 1742 King George II Ireland or Hibernia Detailed Copper Halfpenny, Colonial USA, Very High Grade for type. Used in America This coin is authentic and Pre-Revolutionary War This represents a part of Colonial Coinage used here in America, and Great Britain. Due to the shortage of copper and general scarcity due to the Revolutionary War and population increases throughout the Colonies and the British Isles. Limited coins were produced from 1769-1775 (and then none until 1805-1807 none until his death in 1820) this led to creating of Non-Regal coins both with George III's likeness as well as Conder or Provincial Tokens also used here in the United States. Scarcity of early coinage in America where denominations were used primarily from Great Britain but other colonizing nations as well, the value was in the material either copper or silver, so almost any country's currency would pass hands. Kings and Queens of Great Britain: William and Mary 1689-1702 Anne 1702-1714 George I 1714-1727 George II 1727-1760 George III 1760-1820 Historically important date during the colonization of America and our history. Thanks for your consideration. Jonathan

Price: 110 USD

Location: Ashland, Virginia

End Time: 2024-11-02T19:12:13.000Z

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