1/2 Penny - Edward I Second coinage, Class I, Waterford

€1.00
IssuerIreland
Year1279-1284
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencySecond Irish Pound (1460-1826)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.7 g
Dimensions16 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#6263, Sp#6264
Obverse descriptionBust facing forward within beaded triangle, Legend in three parts.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringeDW . R` ANGL . `DNS hYB
(Translation: Edward king of England and Lord of Ireland)
Reverse descriptionLong cross pattée dividing legend, trefoil of pellets in each quarter, surrounded by beaded circle.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringCIVITΛS WATERFOR
(Translation: City of Waterford)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1279-1284)  - -
Catalog ID7907476260
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