1/2 Penny Dublin – Camac Kyan and Camac

€1.00
IssuerIreland
Year1794
TypeEmergency coin
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder Tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight10.5 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness1.8 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) DH#254-255, 262-266#
Obverse descriptionOuter continuous 45-leaf wreath with Hibernia seated facing left, with left hand on 12-string harp on right, and a whiskey still on left. Toothed border, date in exergue
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering1794
Reverse descriptionCentral monogram H M Co (Hibernian Mining Company). Lettering around, denomination below, toothed border
Reverse scriptLatin, Latin (cursive)
Reverse letteringCAMAC KYAN AND CAMAC H M Co HALFPENNY
EdgePlain with lettering
Mint
Mintage1794  - -
Catalog ID3452553100
Comments