© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
½ Penny - John Second "DOMinus" Coinage, Dublin ND
| Silver | 0.7 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Lord | John Lackland (1177-1216) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1190-1198 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Second Irish Pound (1460-1826) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.7 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#125247 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Voided short cross potent with an annulet in each quarter.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ADAM ON DWE
Translation: Adam of Dublin
Comment
Group 1, Type 1bList of Moneyers in date table below.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Penny - John (Second "DOMinus" Coinage, Dublin) ND (1190-1198) from Ireland is that it was made of silver, which was a rare and valuable material at the time. This coin was part of a series of coins issued by King John during his reign in the late 12th century, and it was used as a means of payment and exchange in Ireland and other parts of Europe. Despite its small size and value, this coin is a significant piece of history and a testament to the craftsmanship and economic systems of the time.
