1/2 Crown / 2 Shillings 6 Pence

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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