½ Reul / 3 Pingine


Copper-nickel	3.24 g	17.7 mm

Description

Issuer	Ireland
Period	Republic (1937-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1942-1968
Value	½ Reul = 3 Pence (½ Reul = 3 Pingine) (1⁄80)
Currency	Pound (1826-1971)
Composition	Copper-nickel
Weight	3.24 g
Diameter	17.7 mm
Thickness	1.81 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	31 December 1971
Updated	2024-10-05

References

Numista	N#968
Rarity index	5%

Reverse

Seated hare facing left

Script: Latin (Gaelic)

Lettering:
leat reul
3d
PM

Translation: Half reul

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Edge

Plain

Comment

The pence denomination is marked with a 'd' after the Roman denomination Denarius.

Interesting fact

The ½ Reul / 3 Pingine coin from Ireland, made of Copper-nickel and weighing 3.24g, 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 unique combination of Irish cultural symbols, including a Celtic cross and a harp.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1942	4000000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1943	1360000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1946	800000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1948	1600000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1949	1200000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1950	1600000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1953	1600000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1956	1200000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1961	2400000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1962	3200000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1963	4000000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1964	4000000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1965	3600000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1966	4000000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1967	2400000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1968	4000000	-	-	-	-	-	-

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 1942-1968 coin.