Ireland ½ Penny, 1789

Wicklow - Cronebane / Miners Arms

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Ireland Ireland
Currency Conder Tokens (1787 – 1797)
Coin type Token
Denomination ½ Penny
Year 1789
Ruler George III (1760–1820)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Diameter (mm) 28.6
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from Ireland. Issued in 1789. Struck in Copper. Measures 28.6 mm and weighs 0 g.

Obverse
Shield of arms with a windlass crest dividing date, legend around NOTE: The 1 of the date is curved, the 9 of the date comes close to the R, the handle touches the I.
Reverse
Bust of John of Gaunt Duke of Lancaster
Edge
Edge lettering

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1789  — DH#72 - PAYABLE IN LONDON BRISTOL & LANCASTER.
1789  — DH#72a - Plain edge (not in collar)

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