Feoirling / ¼ Phingin


Bronze	2.83 g	20.3 mm

Description

Issuer	Ireland
Period	Irish Free State (1922-1937)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1928-1937
Value	1 Farthing (1 Feoirling) (1⁄960)
Currency	Pound (1826-1971)
Composition	Bronze
Weight	2.83 g
Diameter	20.3 mm
Thickness	1.35 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	1 August 1969
Updated	2024-10-05

References

Numista	N#4314
Rarity index	16%

Reverse

Woodcock bird, flying to lower left

Script: Latin (Gaelic)

Lettering:
1/4d
FEOIRLING

Translation:
1/4d

FARTHING

Designer: Percy Metcalfe

Edge

Plain

Comment

The common design of the obverse of the Irish coins is a 16-string harp, modeled on Brian Boru's harp on display at Trinity College Dublin.

It dates from the 14th or 15th century. It is one of only three Gaelic harps that have survived.

The design of the reverse of the Irish coins features a series of animals important to Ireland's predominantly agricultural economy.

Despite its small size, the woodcock was both an important game bird and a more casual one at the farm worker's table. The woodcock design was later recycled on the reverse of the 50 Pence from 1970 to 2000.

Feorling / Farthing: means a quarter in Old English.
Pingin / Penny is derived from the Germanic word Pfennig. The corresponding Latin term was Denarius. For this reason, the Penny was abbreviated by a d and the Farthing worth a quarter of 1 Penny in ¼ d.

Interesting fact

The Feoirling / ¼ Phingin coin from Ireland, which was minted between 1928 and 1937, features a unique design that reflects the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a traditional Irish harp, which is a symbol of Irish identity and national pride. The harp is surrounded by the words "Feoirling" (the Irish name for the coin) and "Éire" (the Irish name for Ireland), which adds to the coin's cultural significance. The reverse side of the coin features a design of a sprig of shamrock, which is a symbol of good luck and prosperity in Irish folklore. Overall, the coin's design serves as a celebration of Irish culture and history, making it a fascinating piece for collectors and history enthusiasts alike.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1928	6001	-	-	-	-	-	-
1930	288000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1931	192000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1932	192000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1933	480000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1935	192000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1936	192000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1937	480000	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Feoirling / ¼ Phingin 1928-1937 coin.