Ireland ½ Penny - John, 1190 – 1198

Second "DOMinus" Coinage, Dublin

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Ireland Ireland
Currency Second Irish Pound (1460 – 1826)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Penny
Year 1190 – 1198
Ruler John Lackland (1177–1216)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 0.7
Diameter (mm) 15
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from Ireland. Issued from 1190 to 1198. Struck in Silver. Measures 15 mm and weighs 0.7 g.

Obverse
Facing bust of King John wearing diadem, within inner beaded circle. (Lord John)
Reverse
Voided short cross potent with an annulet in each quarter. (Adam of Dublin)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1190-1198)  Moneyer: Adam
ND (1190-1198)  Moneyer: Nicolas
ND (1190-1198)  Moneyer: Norman
ND (1190-1198)  Moneyer: Rodberd
ND (1190-1198)  Moneyer: Tomas
ND (1190-1198)  Moneyer: Turgod

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