1/2 Penny Dublin – Camac Kyan and Camac

€1.00
IssuerIreland
Year1792
TypeEmergency coin
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder Tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight7.66 g
Dimensions28.33 mm
Thickness1.63 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) DH#83, DH#91
Obverse descriptionA seated female holding a harp with 7 strings, legend around, date in exergue  NOTE: head in space between Y and A
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringINCORPORATED BY ACT OF PARLIAMAMENT 1792
Reverse descriptionCentral cypher of HMC (Hibernia Mining Company), legend above, denomination below  NOTE: period before and after HALFPENNY
Reverse scriptLatin, Latin (cursive)
Reverse letteringCAMAC KYAN AND CAMAC HMC HALFPENNY
(Translation: Camac Kyan and Camac Hibernian Mining Company Halfpenny)
EdgeEdge lettering
Mint
Mintage1792  - DH#83 - PAYABLE IN DUBLIN CORK DERRY OR LIMERICK -
1792  - DH#83a - PAYABLE IN DUBLIN CORK OR DERRY -
1792  - DH#83b - plain edge -
1792  - DH#91 - PAYABLE AT DUBLIN CORK OR BELFAST -
Catalog ID7171210570
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