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½ Penny - John Third "REX" Coinage, Dublin ND
| Silver (.925) | 0.7 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Lord | John Lackland (1177-1216) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1207-1211 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Second Irish Pound (1460-1826) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 0.7 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (Often struck off-center.) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#332965 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross pattée above crescent within triangle, a star in each corner.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROB ЄRD OND
Translation: Robert (moneyer) at Dublin
Comment
Variants in the obverse legend are known (IOh AN; IOh ANN; IOhA NES)Also known with moneyer William (Rev legend: WIL LЄM OND
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Penny - John (Third "REX" Coinage, Dublin) ND (1207-1211) from Ireland is that it features a unique design element. The coin's obverse side bears a saltire, a heraldic symbol in the shape of a diagonal cross, which was a common motif in medieval Irish coins. This design element sets the coin apart from other coins of the same era and adds to its historical significance.
