Description: Ireland, George I, copper halfpenny 1723, Wood's coinage, US colonial interest. This coinage was struck under patent by William Wood, at private mints in Bristol and London. The enterprise was plagued with problems from the start, especially because Wood unexpectedly had to bribe Melusine von der Schulenburg, Duchess of Kendal, mistress of the King, and an important courtier £10,000 in order to receive the patents. In Ireland the coins were extremely unpopular and most were eventually shipped to the American colonies for use there. VF, even tone. Spink 6601; Breen 155
Price: 135 GBP
Location: London
End Time: 2025-01-02T04:43:06.000Z
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Certification: Uncertified
Coin: Wood's Hibernia Coin
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Material: Copper
Colour: BN
Fineness: 1.0
Options: Colonial
Country of Origin: United States
