6 Pence Inchiquin Money: Annulet siege coinage ND
1642 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1642 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Second Irish Pound (1460-1826) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#147060 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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Comment
Value in pence represented by the number of annulets.Interesting fact
The Inchiquin Money coinage, which includes the 6 Pence coin, was produced during the Irish Confederate Wars (1641-1653) and was used as a form of siege currency. The coins were minted in various locations throughout Ireland, including the city of Limerick, which was under siege by the English Parliamentarian forces at the time. Despite the difficult circumstances, the coinage was remarkably well-made and features intricate designs, including the annulet (little ring) that gives the coin its name.
