Ireland ½ Penny - John, 1185

First Coinage

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Ireland Ireland
Currency First Irish Pound (1205 – 1460)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Penny - John
Year 1185
Ruler John Lackland (1177–1216)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 0.6
Diameter (mm) 17
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny - John from Ireland. Issued in 1185. Struck in Silver. Measures 17 mm and weighs 0.6 g.

Obverse
Right facing bust of King John (John)
Reverse
Short cross pattée within inner beaded circle, fleur-de-lis and a pellet in each quarter. (Elis of Dublin)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1185)  — Moneyer: Blunt
ND (1185)  — Moneyer: Elis
ND (1185)  — Moneyer: Raul
ND (1185)  — Moneyer: Roger

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