Ireland ½ Penny, 1789

Wicklow - Cronebane / Miners Arms

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Ireland Ireland
Currency Conder Tokens (1787 – 1797)
Coin type Token
Denomination ½ Penny
Year 1789
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 9.17
Diameter (mm) 25.58
Thickness (mm) 1.87
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from Ireland. Issued in 1789. Struck in Copper. Measures 25.58 mm and weighs 9.17 g.

Obverse
Bust of Bishop Blaze to right with crosier, legend around NOTE: the ends of ribbon come one to foot of Y and one to period
Reverse
Shield of arms with a windlass crest dividing date, legend around NOTE: the 1 is straight, pointed at top flat at bottom
Edge
Edge lettering

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1789  — DH#44 - PAYABLE IN DUBLIN OR LONDON +.+ 38%
1789  — DH#44a - PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL. 29%
1789  — DH#44b - PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR LIVERPOOL.
1789  — DH#44c - PAYABLE AT RICHARD LONGS LIBRARY. 4%
1789  — DH#44d - Plain edge (not in collar) 21%

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