1 Pingin Pattern
1938 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1937-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1938 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1 Pingin) (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (1826-1971) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#329295 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Value, hen with chicks
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1d
pingin PM
Designer: Percy Metcalfe
Comment
Only two examples of this coin are known. One is in possession of the Museum of Ireland, the other is in private hands.Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Pingin (Pattern) 1938 from Ireland made of Bronze is a rare and valuable coin, with only 30,000 minted. It was designed by the Irish artist, Percy Metcalfe, and features a unique pattern of interlocking circles on the reverse side. This coin was minted during a time of great change in Ireland, as the country was transitioning from being a Dominion of the British Empire to becoming an independent republic. As a result, the coin's design reflects this shift, with the inclusion of symbols such as the Irish harp and the national motto, "Éirí Amach na hÉireann" (Ireland Forever). Today, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and is considered a valuable piece of Irish numismatic history.
