Ireland ½ Penny - Charles II, 1680 – 1682

large letters

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Ireland Ireland
Currency Second Irish Pound (1460 – 1826)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Penny
Year 1680 – 1682
Ruler Charles II (1660–1685)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Diameter (mm) 26.5
Thickness (mm) 2
Demonetized 1928

Description

½ Penny from Ireland. Issued from 1680 to 1682. Struck in Copper. Measures 26.5 mm and weighs 0 g.

Obverse
NOTE: Armstrong and Legg Issue. Laureate and draped bust right, Large letters.
Reverse
Crowned Harp, Large letters.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1682  — 22%
1681  — 46%
1680  — "GARTIA" error 5%
1680  — Large date 27%
1680  — Medium date 11%
1680  — Small + after "CAROLVS" and "DEI" 5%
1680  — Small date 5%
1680  — Small I in circle on shoulder 5%

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