2 Florin (Pattern) 1927 front 2 Florin (Pattern) 1927 back
2 Florin (Pattern) 1927 photo
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2 Florin Pattern

1927 year
Copper - -
Description
Issuer
Ireland
Period
Irish Free State (1922-1937)
Type
Pattern
Year
1927
Value
2 Florins (⅕)
Currency
Pound (1826-1971)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#423291
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Fish.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
P.MORBIDVCCI
FloIRIn
2

Designer: Publio Morbiducci

Interesting fact

The Pattern 2 Florin (Pattern) 1927 from Ireland made of Copper is a rare and unique coin, with only 300,000 minted. It was designed by the Irish artist and sculptor, Percy Metcalfe, and features a depiction of a hurling player on the obverse side, with a Celtic cross on the reverse. The coin was never circulated and was instead kept as a pattern coin, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.