Ireland ½ Penny - John I, 1205 – 1211
Third REX coinage, Limerick
Information
Country
Ireland
Ireland
Currency
Second Irish Pound
(1460 – 1826)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Penny
Year
1205 – 1211
Ruler
John Lackland
(1177–1216)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.6
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Penny from Ireland. Issued from 1205 to 1211. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 0 mm and weighs 0.6 g.
- Obverse
- Bust facing, in triangle with sun in each corner. Legend around in three parts (John, King.)
- Reverse
- Cross above crescent in triangle with small sun in each corner. Legend around in three parts (Wace of Limerick)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1205-1211) | — | Moneyer Wace | ||
| ND (1205-1211) | — | Moneyer Willem |
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