Ireland ½ Choróin / 2 Scilling 6 Phingin (1928–1937)
| Country | Ireland |
| Year | 1928–1937 |
| Denomination | ½ Crown = 2 Shillings 6 Pence (½ Coróin) |
| Face value | 12.5p |
| Mintage | 6,001 |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | 1970 |
| Composition | Silver (.750) |
| Weight | 14.138g |
| Diameter | 33.0mm |
| Thickness | 1.90mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Obv. artist | Percy Metcalfe |
| Rev. artist | Percy Metcalfe |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 6625 |
Cláirseach (or Gaelic harp) dividing the date
SAORSTÁT ÉIREANN 1933
An Irish Hunter horse facing left with the denomination below
LEAṪ ĊORÓIN 2s 6d PM
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Daily limit reachedAbout the 1928 Ireland Half Choróin / 2 Scilling 6 Phingin
The 1928 Ireland Half Choróin / 2 Scilling 6 Phingin is a circulating ½ crown = 2 shillings 6 pence (½ coróin) coin issued from 1928 to 1937, struck in silver (.750). It weighs 14.14g and measures 33mm across. Reverse design: An Irish Hunter horse facing left with the denomination below.
A mintage of 6,001 is recorded for one date of this type; figures for each year are not held. It is no longer legal tender (withdrawn 1970), so its value is to collectors only.
Common questions
How much is the 1928 Ireland Half Choróin / 2 Scilling 6 Phingin worth?
No verified sale of the 1928 Ireland Half Choróin / 2 Scilling 6 Phingin has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £19.06 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1928 Ireland Half Choróin / 2 Scilling 6 Phingin?
Check the weight 14.14g and diameter 33mm and the metal (silver (.750)) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
