1/2 Penny (1928 - 1937)
Features
Denomination | 1/2 Penny |
Catalog Number | KM# 2 |
Weight (g) | 5.967 |
Diameter (mm) | 25.5 |
Shape: | Round |
Composition: | Bronze |
Not Magnetic | |
Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
Demonetized | |
Demonetized | 1970-01-01 |
Obverse
Engraved by Percy Metcalfe
Lettering:
SAORSTAT
ÉIREANN
19 33
Description:
Irish harp divides date.
SAORSTAT
ÉIREANN
19 33
Description:
Irish harp divides date.
Reverse
Engraved by Percy Metcalfe
Lettering:
1/2d
LEAT
PINGIN
Description:
Sow with piglets below denomination.
1/2d
LEAT
PINGIN
Description:
Sow with piglets below denomination.
Edge
Description:
Plain
Plain
Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
---|---|---|---|
1928 | 2,880,000 | Common | |
1928 | 6,001 | Proof | Common |
1933 | 720,000 | Rare | |
1933 | Proof | Unknown | |
1935 | 960,000 | Rare | |
1935 | Proof | Unknown | |
1937 | 960,000 | Common | |
1937 | Proof | Unknown |