Ireland ½ Penny - Charles II, 1681 – 1684

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Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Ireland Ireland
Currency Second Irish Pound (1460 – 1826)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Penny
Year 1681 – 1684
Ruler Charles II (1660–1685)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Diameter (mm) 26.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from Ireland. Issued from 1681 to 1684. Struck in Copper. Measures 26.5 mm and weighs 0 g.

Obverse
Portrait of Charles II facing right
Reverse
Royal crown above Irish harp

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1684  — (fr) rare 10%
1683  — 49%
1683  — "MAG BR FRA" in larger letters 15%
1682  — 33%
1681  — unique 13%

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