Ireland George III 1808 Golden Proof Pattern Crown

Hi,

I only know it is the Ireland GEORGE III 1808 Golden Proof Pattern Crown, minted nowadays and with a mintage of about 1000 ? As a Chinese, I am sorry that it is hard for me to understand it. Is it a real coin with circurating and value? Or it is something like the play money? Or just for some commemoration?

I appreciate that If some expert can give me the details or tell me the story behind this coin. And is it still worth for collection? THANK YOU.




Samuel

Looks like they were uncirculated  and struck in several diiferent metals according to this website
http://www.noble.com.au/auctions/lot/?id=242701

Hi hope this helps,

Lot 4122
Sale 91   Patina Retrospective Pattern Issues
IRELAND, George III (1760-1820), retrospective pattern crowns, dated 1808, obv. portrait of King George III by Kuchler to right, around GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA REX., initials C.H.K. on truncation, rev. crowned shield with date below 1808, above HIBERNIA, L X ...
Sold for 360
http://www.noble.com.au/auctions/search/?sale=91&c=3756