Ireland ½ Penny, 1791 – 1794
Dublin - Camac Kyan and Camac / John of Gaunt
Information
Country
Ireland
Ireland
Currency
Conder Tokens
(1787 – 1797)
Coin type
Token
Denomination
½ Penny
Year
1791 – 1794
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
10
Diameter (mm)
28
Thickness (mm)
1.8
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Penny from Ireland. Issued from 1791 to 1794. Struck in Copper. Measures 28 mm and weighs 10 g.
- Obverse
- Central cypher of HMC (Hibernia Mining Company), legend above, denomination below.
- Reverse
- Bust of John of Gaunt in ducal coronet facing left, legend around.
- Edge
- Incuse legend and plain varieties exist
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1791-1794) | — | DH#231 - PAYABLE IN ANGLESEY LONDON OR LIVERPOOL | 100% | |
| ND (1791-1794) | — | DH#231a - plain edge |
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