Ireland ½ Penny - Edward III, 1339 – 1340
Information
Country
Ireland
Ireland
Currency
Second Irish Pound
(1460 – 1826)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Penny
Year
1339 – 1340
Ruler
Edward III
(1327–1377)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.7
Diameter (mm)
14
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Penny from Ireland. Issued from 1339 to 1340. Struck in Silver. Measures 14 mm and weighs 0.7 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned bust facing, within beaded triangle (King Edward)
- Reverse
- Long cross over beaded inner circle, dividing legend. Three pellets in each quadrant. (City of Dublin)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1339-1340) | — | 2 Known |
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