Ireland ½ Penny - Confederate Catholic, 1642 – 1643
Kilkenny issue
Information
Country
Ireland
Ireland
Currency
Second Irish Pound
(1460 – 1826)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Penny
Year
1642 – 1643
Ruler
Catholic Confederation
(1642–1643)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Penny from Ireland. Issued from 1642 to 1643. Struck in Copper. Measures 27 mm and weighs 4 g.
- Obverse
- Crown over crossed scepters within inner beaded circle. (Charles Great Britain)
- Reverse
- Crowned harp dividing initials C R within beaded circle. Beaded border. (...King of France and Ireland)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1642-1643) | — |
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