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½ Penny - John Second "DOMinus" Coinage; Kilkenny ND
| Silver | 0.7 g | 14.5 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 | 14.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#333548 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Voided double cross pattée with annulet in each angle, within beaded inner circle
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ WALTЄX ON KЄ
Translation: Walter of Kilkenny
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Penny - John (Second "DOMinus" Coinage; Kilkenny) 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, and it was used as a means of payment and exchange in Ireland and other parts of Europe. Despite its small denomination, the ½ Penny coin was an important part of the economy and played a significant role in the financial transactions of the time.
