½ Reul / 3 Pingine 1928-1935 front ½ Reul / 3 Pingine 1928-1935 back
½ Reul / 3 Pingine 1928-1935 photo
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½ Reul / 3 Pingine

 
Nickel 3.24 g 17.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Ireland
Issuing entity
Currency Commission
Period
Irish Free State (1922-1937)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1928-1935
Value
½ Reul = 3 Pence (½ Reul = 3 Pingine) (1⁄80)
Currency
Pound (1826-1971)
Composition
Nickel
Weight
3.24 g
Diameter
17.5 mm
Thickness
1.72 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
18 February 1971
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#4571
Rarity index
10%

Reverse

Seated hare, facing left

Script: Latin (Gaelic)

Lettering:
leaṫ reul
3d

Translation: Half reul

Designer: Percy Metcalfe

Edge

Plain

Comment

The Irish Free State (1922–1937) became an independent Dominion within the British Empire in 1922.

Interesting fact

The ½ Reul / 3 Pingine coin from Ireland was designed by the Irish artist and sculptor, Percy Metcalfe. He was known for his work on various coins and medals, and his design for this coin features a depiction of a hare on the reverse side, which is a symbol of Ireland.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1928  6001 - - - - - -
1933  320000 - - - - - -
1934  800000 - - - - - -
1935  240000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Reul / 3 Pingine 1928-1935 coin.