Ireland ½ Penny - Edward I, 1279 – 1284
Second coinage, Class I; Waterford
Information
Country
Ireland
Ireland
Currency
Second Irish Pound
(1460 – 1826)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Penny
Year
1279 – 1284
Ruler
Edward I
(1272–1307)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered (Often struck off center.)
Weight (g)
0.7
Diameter (mm)
16
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Penny from Ireland. Issued from 1279 to 1284. Struck in Silver. Measures 16 mm and weighs 0.7 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned bust facing within beaded triangle. Legend in three parts (Edward King of England and Lord of Ireland)
- Reverse
- Long cross pattée dividing legend, three pellets in each quadrant (City of Dublin)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1279-1284) | — |
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