1/2 Crown - Confederate Catholic Kilkenny issue

€1.00
IssuerIreland
Year1642-1643
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Crown (1/8)
CurrencySecond Irish Pound (1460-1826)
CompositionSilver
Weight14.4 g
Dimensions34 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#6557, KM#51
Obverse descriptionCrowned figure of Charles I holding sword and reigns, on horseback left, within beaded inner circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering☩ CAROLVS D G MAG BRI FR ET HIB REX
(Translation: Charles, by God`s grace King of Great Britain, Fance and Ireland)
Reverse descriptionArms in oval shield within cartouche, dividing initials C R, within beaded inner circle
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1642-1643)  - -
Catalog ID9360329900
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