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1/2 Crown / 2 Shillings 6 Pence
| Issuer | Central Bank of Ireland |
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| Year | 1951-1967 |
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| Value | 1/2 Crown = 2 Shillings 6 Pence (1/2 Coróin) (1/8) |
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| Reverse description | A finely modelled Irish Hunter horse stands in full profile facing left, occupying the majority of the field and rendered in naturalistic style by engraver Percy Metcalfe. The Gaelic legend 'LEAT CORÓIN' is inscribed along the left and upper rim, reading 'Half Crown'. The denomination '2S6D' appears in the exergue at the base, flanked by the engraver's initials 'PM' to the right. A beaded border encircles the entire design. |
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| Reverse lettering | leat coRóin 2s6d PM (Translation: Half crown) |
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| Mint | Royal Mint, London |
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