© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
½ Penny - Edward I Second coinage, Class I, Waterford 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#417876 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée dividing legend, trefoil of pellets in each quarter, surrounded by beaded circle.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: CIVITΛS WATERFOR
Lettering (regular font): CIVITΛS WATERFOR
Translation: City of Waterford
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Penny - Edward I (Second coinage, Class I, Waterford) ND (1279-1284) from Ireland is that it features a unique design element - a small cross on the reverse side, which is not found on other coins of the same era. This cross is believed to have been added to the coin's design to signify the coin's connection to the Christian faith and to differentiate it from other coins in circulation at the time.
