Ireland ½ Penny - James II, 1691
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Information
Country
Ireland
Ireland
Currency
Second Irish Pound
(1460 – 1826)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Penny
Year
1691
Rulers
James II
(1685–1688)
, Nine Years' War
(1688–1697)
Composition
Brass
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
6.3
Diameter (mm)
27
Thickness (mm)
2
Demonetized
1928
Description
½ Penny from Ireland. Issued in 1691. Struck in Brass. Measures 27 mm and weighs 6.3 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate bust of James II right
- Reverse
- Hibernia seated left, harp right NOTE: "N" in Hibernia is reversed.
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | au | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1691 | — | € 460,00 | Traces of donor coin may be still visible. |
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