© London Coin Galleries with Heritage Auctions UK
© London Coin Galleries with Heritage Auctions UK
½ Penny - John Second "DOMinus" coinage; Dublin ND
| Silver | 0.56 g | - |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Lord | John Lackland (1177-1216) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1198-1199 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Second Irish Pound (1460-1826) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.56 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (Usually struck off-center.) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#332898 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Voided cross pommée within beaded inner circle, annelet in each quadrant.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠TOMAS ON DV
Translation: Thomas of Dublin
Comment
Other moneyers: HVGE, TOMAS, WILLELMInteresting fact
The ½ Penny coin from Ireland, minted during the Second "DOMinus" coinage period (1198-1199) under King John, features a unique design element - a small cross on the reverse side, which was added to distinguish it from the earlier "DOMinus" coins. This small cross became a distinctive feature of Irish coins during this period and can be seen on many other coins minted during this time.
