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½ Penny Cronebane - Associated Irish Mine Company Wicklow
1789 year| Copper | 9 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1789 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder Tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#141563 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 64% |
Reverse
Dividing date, arms of the company :
"Vert on a chevron argent, between two shovels, in saltire chief, and a bugle-horn in base, three pickaxes; crest, a windlass."
Script: Latin
Lettering: ASSOCIATED IRISH MINE COMPANY
Edge
Lettering: X PAYABLE AT CRONEBANE LODGE OR IN DUBLIN
Comment
The Associated Irish Mine Company (AIMC) was founded in 1787 by Abraham Mills, William Roe, Thomas Weaver, Thomas Smith, Charles Caldwell and Brabazon Noble and its head office at 184, Great Britain Street, Dublin. It existed until 1798.Interesting fact
The A Token ½ Penny Cronebane - Associated Irish Mine Company (Wicklow) 1789 from Ireland made of Copper weighing 9 g is an interesting coin because it was used as a form of currency during a time when there was a shortage of official coinage in Ireland. The coin was issued by the Associated Irish Mine Company, which was a group of mines in Wicklow that produced copper and other metals. The coin was made of copper and had a value of ½ penny, which was a significant amount at the time. Despite its value, the coin was not officially recognized by the government, and its use was limited to the local area around the mines. Today, the coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, and it serves as a reminder of the resourcefulness and resilience of the people of Ireland during a time of economic hardship.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1789 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny Cronebane - Associated Irish Mine Company (Wicklow) 1789 coin.
