Hibernia Coin

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by Collecting Nut, Jan 20, 2026 at 2:33 PM.

  1. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    A decent example of this Colonial Issue. It was originally intended for Ireland but they rejected it. It was then sent to what became the American Colonies. It’s dated 1723 and known as the second type.
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  3. l.cutler

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    I like these. Quite a story behind them, reads like a soap opera. The coiner, William Wood obtained the contract to mint the coins by paying off the King's mistress! They seem to have circulated pretty heavily in the colonies judging by the number found by metal detectorists.
     
  4. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Yes they did circulate due to a lack of coins. Most of them are really worn.
     
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