1724 Hibernia Farthing

Minted under a patent granted to William Wood by King George I, Hibernia coppers carry one of the most fascinating backstories in the colonial series. Rejected by the Irish public after a scathing protest campaign by Jonathan Swift, these farthings found a welcoming market in the cash-starved American colonies, where they circulated as essential small change.

This 1724 farthing represents the final year of the series. At the VF25 grade level, the coin retains clear, balanced details on both the portrait of George I and the seated figure of Hibernia. The green CAC sticker on this PCGS holder confirms its exceptional quality for the assigned grade, a notable distinction for a copper that survived decades of active commerce.

For the collector of early Americana, this piece offers a tangible, honest connection to the pre-Revolutionary economy. It is a handsome survivor that will anchor any cabinet of colonial coinage.