Ireland ½ Choróin / 2 Scilling 6 Phingin (1939–1943)
| Country | Ireland |
| Year | 1939–1943 |
| Denomination | ½ Crown = 2 Shillings 6 Pence (½ Coróin) |
| Face value | 12.5p |
| Mintage | 1,000 |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Silver (.750) |
| Weight | 14.138g |
| Diameter | 32.3mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Milled. |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Obv. artist | Percy Metcalfe |
| Rev. artist | Percy Metcalfe |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 6633 |
Cláirseach (or Gaelic harp)
ÉIRE 1942
Irish Hunter horse, facing left with the denomination below
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The 1939 Ireland Half Choróin / 2 Scilling 6 Phingin is a circulating ½ crown = 2 shillings 6 pence (½ coróin) coin issued from 1939 to 1943, struck in silver (.750). It weighs 14.14g and measures 32.31mm across. Reverse design: Irish Hunter horse, facing left with the denomination below.
A mintage of 1,000 is recorded for one date of this type; figures for each year are not held. It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
Common questions
How much is the 1939 Ireland Half Choróin / 2 Scilling 6 Phingin worth?
No verified sale of the 1939 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 1939 Ireland Half Choróin / 2 Scilling 6 Phingin?
Check the weight 14.14g and diameter 32.31mm and the metal (silver (.750)) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
