1966 Ireland Lucky Copper Penny NGC $130

Updated August 20, 2026

1966 Ireland Lucky Copper Penny NGC $130 This 1966 Ireland Lucky Copper Penny is a professionally authenticated and preserved specimen, certified as Genuine by the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC). The coin features the iconic Brian Boru harp, the national emblem of Ireland, alongside the inscription Eire and the 1966 date. Encased in a specialized NGC holder featuring a decorative four-leaf clover label, this "Lucky Irish Penny" is part of a thematic series that highlights the cultural folklore associated with Irish copper coinage. The 1966 issue holds particular historical significance as it was minted during the 50th anniversary of the Easter Rising, just years before Ireland phased out its pre-decimal currency system in 1971. This specific item, priced at $130, offers collectors a unique blend of numismatic history and sentimental charm, making it a perfect gift or a standout addition to a world coin collection. Condition: The coin is encapsulated in an NGC holder labeled as Genuine, which indicates it has been authenticated but not assigned a numeric grade, often due to environmental effects or surface cleaning that precludes a standard mint state rating. It displays a typical copper patina with some minor surface marks consistent with a circulated or improperly stored specimen. The mint for this issue is the Royal Mint in London, as Ireland did not have its own minting facility at the time. The metal content consists of bronze, composed of 95.5% copper, 3% tin, and 1.5% zinc. Historical context for this 1966 penny is significant as it belongs to the pre-decimalization era of Irish currency, featuring the iconic Brian Boru harp and the Percy Metcalfe hen and chicks design, and marks the 50th anniversary year of the Easter Rising. Collector value is primarily driven by the novelty of the NGC Lucky Irish Penny custom label and holder rather than the scarcity of the coin itself, as 1966 is a common date with over 14 million struck; a $130 price point represents a significant premium for the presentation and authentication over the raw bullion or numismatic value. The strike type is a standard business strike intended for circulation. The grading is officially designated as Genuine by NGC. Ireland, 1966, Penny, Eire, NGC, Numismatic Guaranty Company, Harp, Lucky Irish Penny, Coin slab, Graded coin, Bronze, Numismatics, Collectible, Four-leaf clover 1966 Ireland Penny, Lucky Irish Penny, NGC Graded Coin, Irish Numismatics, Eire 1966 Coin, Rare Irish Penny, Lucky Charm Coin, Vintage Irish Currency, Collectible Penny, Harp Design Coin Bidder is fully responsible for: - Determining what an item is worth to you - Evaluating the condition and authenticity of items - Making informed bidding decisions The auction house does explicitly not: - Provide appraisals - Grade items - Authenticate items - Test items - Third-Party Grading is that of the 3rd party and not done by us -Gold, Silver, Platinum, Copper, Gold-Gilded, Gold layered or Silver Plate

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