Ireland ½ Penny, 1787 – 1797
Wicklow - Cronebane / Miners Arms
Information
Country
Ireland
Ireland
Currency
Conder Tokens
(1787 – 1797)
Coin type
Token
Denomination
½ Penny
Year
1787 – 1797
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Penny from Ireland. Issued from 1787 to 1797. Struck in Copper. Measures 0 mm and weighs 0 g.
- Obverse
- A bishop's head facing right, and a crosier tied with a bow of ribbon, the end of the upper ribbon pointing between the foot of the Y and the period after the legend.
- Reverse
- Shield of arms, crest a windlass.
- Edge
- Lettered. Variable (see comments below).
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1787-1797) | — | DH# 39. Edge inscription reads PAYABLE AT DUBLIN CORK OR BELFAST . X X . | 65% | |
| ND (1787-1797) | — | DH# 39a. Edge inscription reads PAYABLE IN ANGLESEY LONDON OR LIVERPOOL | 12% | |
| ND (1787-1797) | — | DH# 39b. Edge inscription reads PAYABLE IN HULL AND LONDON | ||
| ND (1787-1797) | — | DH# 39c. Edge inscription reads PAYABLE AT LONDON LIVERPOOL OR BRISTOL | ||
| ND (1787-1797) | — | DH# 39d. Edge inscription reads PAYABLE AT LONDON CORK OR BELFAST | ||
| ND (1787-1797) | — | DH# 39e. Edge plain (not in collar) | 24% |
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