George II Irish Crown

The 1760 Irish Crown stands out for being one of the last silver coins struck under George II, minted in Dublin amid the political tensions of Ireland's currency needs.

Weighing around 28 grams and composed of sterling silver, it was produced on the same equipment as smaller denominations, a practical choice for a limited mint. Records from that era are spotty—much of what we know comes from surviving examples, as the Dublin Mint's logs may have been lost in later upheavals.

Design-wise, the obverse shows George II's bust, draped and laureate, while the reverse features the Irish harp, a nod to local symbolism. Mintage figures are uncertain; estimates suggest only a few thousand were made, but that's guesswork based on patterns from prior years.

Not every collector realizes these crowns circulated alongside English issues, which could lead to some confusion.