Ireland 1 Farthing - James II, 1691
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Information
Country
Ireland
Ireland
Currency
Second Irish Pound
(1460 – 1826)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Farthing
Year
1691
Ruler
James II
(1685–1688)
Composition
Brass
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
6.5
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Farthing from Ireland. Issued in 1691. Struck in Brass. Measures 24 mm and weighs 6.5 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate bust of James II left. (James II, by God's grace)
- Reverse
- Hibernia seated facing left, holding cross in raised right hand (Ireland 1691)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1691 | — |
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