© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
½ Penny - Edward I Second coinage, Class I, Dublin ND
| Silver | 0.7 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Lord | Edward I (1272-1307) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1279-1284 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Second Irish Pound (1460-1826) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.7 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#333751 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée dividing legend, trefoil of pellets in each quarter, surrounded by beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CIVI TΛS DVBL INIЄ
Translation: City of Dublin
Comment
The Class I halfpenny does not have pellets below the bust (as the penny does).Sp. 6257 has no pellet at the beginning of the legend.
Sp. 6258-6259 (main photos) has a pellet at the beginning of the legend.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Penny - Edward I (Second coinage, Class I, Dublin) ND (1279-1284) from Ireland is that it features a unique design element - a small cross pattee on the reverse side, which is not found on other coins of the same era. This cross pattee is believed to have been added to the coin's design to symbolize the Christian faith of the time.
