William III Irish Farthing
Ireland
1692–1694
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$0.07
Based on Copper spot price ($6.09/oz) · 95.0% purity · 5.67g
Updated 11:08 AM
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Specifications
| Country | Ireland |
| Years Minted | 1692–1694 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.67 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Plain |
Design
Obverse
Bust of William III facing right.
Reverse
Crowned harp of Ireland.
History & Notable Facts
The William III Irish farthing was struck at the Tower Mint in London, then shipped across the Irish Sea to address a dire shortage of small change after the Williamite War.
These copper coins, minted from 1692 to 1694, featured William's bust on the obverse and the Irish harp on the reverse—a straightforward design meant for everyday transactions, like buying a loaf or a pint. They weighed about two grams and measured roughly 20 millimeters across, though variations occurred due to the era's rudimentary minting techniques.
Exact mintage figures are lost; records from that period burned in the 1838 Public Record Office fire. Still, survivors show the wear of constant use, a testament to Ireland's economic struggles. What we do know is that these farthings helped stabilize trade, even if they didn't last long in circulation.
Some ended up back in England by accident, a currency version of a boomerang.
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