Crisp 1723 King George I Hibernia.(NEW IMAGES)

[Garabaldi]

(COATED THE COIN WITH BLUE RIBBON)
I believe its a King George II halfpenny? Its in great shap and i am wondering how I should clean it. Should I just try to wipe away the dirt with a toothpick or drop it in olive oil or mineral oil? Thanks for looking.

 

[Iron Patch]

Re: Crisp 1723 King George copper.

Great looking coin on your avater DFX.
I am going to lightly brush on some blue ribbon to protect it and then leave it as is. Interestingly this coin is in the red book. It is a hibernia. William Wood of England in 1722 got permission from King George I to mint these coins for Ireland. Woods owned a copper mind. Ireland rejected the coins, they were offended they were not confronted a head of time before they were minted. Wood eventually gave them to King George for a royalty payment of 3000 pounds a year. King George shipped the coin off to Colonial America. Interesting back story to this coin. The red book says its worth $50 dollars in VG condition. Historical value = PRICELESS!!!!!!!!
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Yes, a far better find than what it's worth, and the Redbook has it much too high. This is also one I can't seem to get my coil over.

 

[allen]

Re: Crisp 1723 King George I Hibernia copper.

sweet coin and nice shape as well !!!