Ireland ½ Penny, 1789 – 1793
Wicklow /Cronebane; Mule
Information
Country
Ireland
Ireland
Currency
Conder Tokens
(1787 – 1797)
Coin type
Token
Denomination
½ Penny
Year
1789 – 1793
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
9.5
Diameter (mm)
29
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Penny from Ireland. Issued from 1789 to 1793. Struck in Copper. Measures 29 mm and weighs 9.5 g.
- Obverse
- Bishops head right with crosier, legend around
- Reverse
- Hibernia seated left, leaning on harp. Sprig in exergue. (Ireland)
- Edge
- Reticulated (engrailed)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1789-1793) | — | DH# 68a; reticulated edge | ||
| ND (1789-1793) | — | DH#68; inscribed edge |
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