1/2 Phingin

€4,573.00
IssuerIreland
Year1928-1937
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1/2 Penny (1/2 Pingin) (1⁄480)
CurrencyPound (1826-1971)
CompositionBronze
Weight5.67 g
Dimensions25.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Percy Metcalfe
In circulation to31 December 1969
Reference(s) KM#2, Sp#6631
Obverse descriptionCláirseach (or Gaelic harp)
Obverse scriptLatin (Gaelic)
Obverse letteringSAORSTÁT ÉIREANN 19 28
(Translation: Irish Free State)
Reverse descriptionSow and litter, facing left
Reverse scriptLatin (Gaelic)
Reverse lettering1/2d LEAT PINGIN
(Translation: 1/2d Half penny)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1928  - - 2 880 000
1928  - Proof - 6 001
1933  - - 720 000
1933  - Proof -
1935  - - 960 000
1935  - Proof -
1937  - - 960 000
Catalog ID5032453780
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