Ireland 3½ Pence - Edward VI, 1547 – 1550
Information
Country
Ireland
Ireland
Currency
Second Irish Pound
(1460 – 1826)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
3½ Pence
Year
1547 – 1550
Ruler
Edward VI
(1547–1553)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.54
Diameter (mm)
16
Demonetized
Yes
Description
3½ Pence from Ireland. Issued from 1547 to 1550. Struck in Silver. Measures 16 mm and weighs 0.54 g.
- Obverse
- Posthumous old head of Henry VIII coinage, Bust of early London Tower style facing semi right (Henry 8 by the Grace of God King of England France and Ireland)
- Reverse
- Shield over long cross fourchée (City of Dublin)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1547-1550) | — |
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