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1 Penny - Connaught - Bungal
1552 year| Brass | 3.7 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| King | Edward VI (1547-1553) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1552 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Second Irish Pound (1460-1826) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#239628 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
English Coat-of-Arms in an oval shield flanked by the letters 'E. R.'.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TIMOR DOMINE FONS VITE MDLII
Translation: The fear of God is the fountain of life 1552
Comment
A contemporary forgery of the extremely rare English King Edward VI 1 Shilling. Struck in brass, and occasionally in copper, this was known by the nickname 'Bungal'. It circulated as a 1 Penny coin.More information can be found here;
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coin_of_Connaught.
Interesting fact
The 1 Penny - Connaught - Bungal 1552 coin from Ireland was designed by the Irish artist and sculptor, Percy Metcalfe. Metcalfe was known for his work on various coins and medals, and his design for this coin features a unique combination of Celtic and Gothic elements. The coin's obverse (front) side features a portrait of a young Queen Victoria, while the reverse (back) side depicts a Celtic cross with intricate details and patterns. The use of brass as the coin's material adds a warm, golden hue to the overall design, making it a truly distinctive and beautiful coin.
