1/2 Crown / 2 Shillings 6 Pence

€3,298.00
IssuerIreland
Year1928-1937
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1/2 Crown = 2 Shillings 6 Pence (1/2 Coróin) (1/8)
CurrencyPound (1826-1971)
CompositionSilver (.750)
Weight14.138 g
Dimensions33 mm
Thickness1.9 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to1 January 1970
Reference(s) KM#8, Sp#6625
Obverse descriptionCláirseach (or Gaelic harp) dividing the date
Obverse scriptLatin (Gaelic)
Obverse letteringSAORSTÁT ÉIREANN 19 28
(Translation: Irish Free State 1928)
Reverse descriptionAn Irish Hunter horse facing left with the denomination below
Reverse scriptLatin (Gaelic)
Reverse letteringLEAṪ ĊORÓIN 2s 6d PM
(Translation: Half crown 2 Shillings 6 Pence PM)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1928  - - 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 -
Catalog ID7802262870
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