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Reul / 6 Pingine
| Nickel | 4.54 g | 20.8 mm |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1937-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1939-1940 |
| Value | 1 Reul = 6 Pence (1 Reul = 6 Pingine) (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound (1826-1971) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 4.54 g |
| Diameter | 20.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#10967 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
An Irish wolfhound facing left with the denomination above
Script: Latin (Gaelic)
Lettering:
6d
Reul
Translation:
6 Pence
Reul
Designer: Percy Metcalfe
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
The Reul / 6 Pingine coin from Ireland, made of Nickel and weighing 4.54g, was issued during a time of great change and turmoil in Ireland. The coin was minted in 1939, just as Ireland was transitioning from being a Dominion of the British Empire to a neutral republic. This change in status led to a series of economic and political challenges for the country, which had a significant impact on the value and circulation of the coin. Despite these challenges, the Reul / 6 Pingine coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 876000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 | 1120000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Reul / 6 Pingine 1939-1940 coin.
