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Feoirling / ¼ Phingin
| Bronze | 2.83 g | 20.3 mm |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1937-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1939-1966 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1 Feoirling) (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Pound (1826-1971) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.83 g |
| Weight | 2.83 g |
| Diameter | 20.3 mm |
| Diameter | 20.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 August 1969 |
| Demonetized | 1 August 1969 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#4574 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Woodcock bird, flying to lower left
Script: Latin (Gaelic)
Lettering:
1/4d
FEOIRLING
Translation:
1/4d
FARTHING
Designer: Percy Metcalfe
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Feoirling / ¼ Phingin 1939-1966 from Ireland made of Bronze weighing 2.83 g is that it was designed by the Irish artist and sculptor, Percy Metcalfe. He was known for his work on various coins and medals, and his design for this coin features a depiction of a hare on the reverse side, which is a symbol of Ireland and represents fertility and rebirth.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 786000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 | 192000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 | 480000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 | 480000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 | 480000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1944 | 480000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1944 | 480000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1946 | 480000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1946 | 480000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1949 | 192000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1949 | 192000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1953 | 192000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1953 | 192000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1959 | 192000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1959 | 192000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1966 | 96000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1966 | 96000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Feoirling / ¼ Phingin 1939-1966 coin.
