© nalaberong
© nalaberong
½ Crown / 2 Shillings 6 Pence
| Copper-nickel | 14.14 g | 32.3 mm |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1937-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1951-1967 |
| Value | ½ Crown = 2 Shillings 6 Pence (½ Coróin) (⅛) |
| Currency | Pound (1826-1971) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 14.14 g |
| Diameter | 32.3 mm |
| Thickness | 2.25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#5188 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Irish Hunter horse, facing left
Script: Latin (Gaelic)
Lettering:
leat coRóin
2s6d
PM
Translation: Half crown
Engraver: Percy Metcalfe
Edge
Milled
Comment
In 1961 an error mule was made - about 50,000 were minted (KM# 17) using the dies of the 1928-1937 coins (wider tail with 8 strands, dot above T points to a bead, the 2 has longer base, open small d, O closer to I).The 1961 mule coin shown on the left
