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½ Penny - Charles II large letters
| Copper | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1645-1685) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1680-1682 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Second Irish Pound (1460-1826) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1928 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#43173 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Crowned Harp, Large letters.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAG.BR.FRA ET HIB. REX
1680
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Penny - Charles II (large letters) 1680-1682 from Ireland made of Copper is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Ireland. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles II, who was restored to the throne in 1660 after a period of republican rule. The coinage of this period was characterized by a shortage of small denomination coins, which led to the minting of coins such as the ½ Penny to fill this gap. The large letters on the coin were used to distinguish it from other coins of similar value. Despite its small value, the coin is now highly sought after by collectors due to its historical significance and rarity.
