| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Year | 1928-1937 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1/2 Crown = 2 Shillings 6 Pence (1/2 Coróin) (1/8) |
| Currency | Pound (1826-1971) |
| Composition | Silver (.750) |
| Weight | 14.138 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | 1 January 1970 |
| Reference(s) | KM#8, Sp#6625 |
| Obverse description | Cláirseach (or Gaelic harp) dividing the date |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin (Gaelic) |
| Obverse lettering | SAORSTÁT ÉIREANN 19 28 (Translation: Irish Free State 1928) |
| Reverse description | An Irish Hunter horse facing left with the denomination below |
| Reverse script | Latin (Gaelic) |
| Reverse lettering | LEAṪ ĊORÓIN 2s 6d PM (Translation: Half crown 2 Shillings 6 Pence PM) |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1928 - - 2 160 000 1928 - Proof - 6 001 1930 - - 352 000 1930 - Proof - 1931 - - 160 000 1931 - Proof - 1933 - - 336 000 1933 - Proof - 1934 - - 480 000 1934 - Proof - 1937 - - 40 000 1937 - Proof - |
| Numisquare ID | 7802262870 |
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