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½ Phingin
| Bronze | 5.67 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1937-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1939-1967 |
| Value | ½ Penny (½ Pingin) (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (1826-1971) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.67 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.62 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1971 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#4313 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Sow standing left with five piglets
Script: Latin (Gaelic)
Lettering:
1/2d
PM
leat
pingin
Translation:
1/2d
PM
half
penny
Engraver: Percy Metcalfe
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The ½ Phingin coin was designed by the Irish artist and sculptor, Percy Metcalfe, who was also responsible for designing several other coins and banknotes for Ireland during the 20th century.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 240000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 | 1680000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 | 2400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1942 | 6931000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 | 2669000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1946 | 720000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1949 | 1344000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1953 | 2400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1964 | 2160000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1965 | 1440000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1966 | 1680000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1967 | 1200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Phingin 1939-1967 coin.
