Description

George II Reign, 1727-1760.

1760 Farthing.

Old Head Coinage. Not issued in Ireland until 1762. In 1760 these farthings were minted in London for Ireland but owing to the king's death they were not sent to Ireland until 1762.

Obverse: Kings laureate bust to the left.

Legend: GEORGIVS . II . REX .

Reverse: Crown over harp.

Legend: HIBERNIA . 1760

Catalogue: Spink# 6611, KM# 135

Copper, 22mm diameter, 1.34mm thick, plain edge.

Grade: VF, obverse deep chocolate brown, reverse unfortunately has a black stain and some verdigris.