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Drsandman2 Pillar of the Community United States 1374 Posts	Posted 07/30/2011 12:09 pm I've done research and can't seem to find this coin. It appears to have been buried. It seems to have a liberty type bust with a crown and harp on the back. I can make out a 17 on the reverse to the left and something that looks like a 72 on the right. I can't tell what it says, either. After more research, this coin seems to be british with George III and says HIBERNIA on the back. Thanks! Edited by Drsandman2 07/30/2011 1:42 pm Report this Post to the Staff

calinka New Member United Kingdom 28 Posts	Posted 07/30/2011 5:30 pm Possibly a: IRELAND HIBERNIA KING GEORGE III FARTHING COIN http://www.ebay.com/itm/1806-IRELAN...em3cb4c09b41 Edited by calinka 07/30/2011 5:39 pm Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16684 Posts	Posted 07/30/2011 6:49 pm I believe that is what you have. swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
calinka New Member United Kingdom 28 Posts	Posted 07/30/2011 7:24 pm Finally: This coin is an Irish copper halfpenny issued in 1766 by George III. This issue was the first of George III's reign - however the style is a continuation of the issues of George II. This coin type was widely counterfeited, at the time of issue or slightly later - quite often with mismatched halves - such as a George II bust coupled with the 1766 date or this bust paired with a later date. Many of the contemporary forgeries are quite poorly engraved - even the better examples usually exhibit poor quality in the area of the laurel leaves on the bust. Original source : http://www.irishcoinage.com/MILLED.HTM Spink No: 6613. Diameter 27mm Edited by calinka 07/30/2011 7:30 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Drsandman2 Pillar of the Community United States 1374 Posts	Posted 07/30/2011 9:28 pm Fantastic, thanks! Report this Post to the Staff
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