1/2 Penny Hibernicus

€1.00
IssuerIreland
Year1820
TypeEmergency coin
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyCurrency tokens (1757-1816)
CompositionCopper
Weight7.90 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)Isaac Parkes
In circulation to
Reference(s) Davis#68, Withers#2000
Obverse descriptionA large laureate bust to right
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHALFPENNY TOKEN
Reverse descriptionHibernia seated to left, supporting a harp of eight strings, date in exergue
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringHIBERNICUS 1820
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1820  - -
Catalog ID1237032610
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