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½ Penny - William and Mary
| Copper | 6.7 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | William III, Mary II (1689-1694) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1692-1694 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Second Irish Pound (1460-1826) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.7 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1928 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#41084 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 59% |
Reverse
Crowned harp, date on two sides of crown, lettering on edges.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAG BR FR ET HIB REX ET REGINA 1693
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The ½ Penny coin from Ireland, issued during the reign of William and Mary (1692-1694), was made of copper and weighed 6.7 grams. Despite its small size and relatively low value, this coin was an important part of everyday transactions in Ireland during that time period. It was also one of the first coins to feature the joint effigies of William and Mary, who ruled jointly as King and Queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1694 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny - William and Mary 1692-1694 coin.
