Ireland ½ Crown - Confederate Catholic Kilkenny issue (1642–1643)
Circulating version: 1642 Ireland Halfpenny - Confederate Catholic Kilkenny issue
| Country | Ireland |
| Year | 1642–1643 |
| Denomination | ½ Crown |
| Face value | 12.5p |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.400g |
| Diameter | 34.0mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 6557 |
Crowned figure of Charles I holding sword and reigns, on horseback left, within beaded inner circle.
☩ CAROLVS D G MAG BRI FR ET HIB REX
Arms in oval shield within cartouche, dividing initials C R, within beaded inner circle
CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO
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The 1642 Ireland Half Crown - Confederate Catholic Kilkenny issue is a circulating ½ crown coin issued from 1642 to 1643, struck in silver. It weighs 14.4g and measures 34mm across. Reverse design: Arms in oval shield within cartouche, dividing initials C R, within beaded inner circle.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
Common questions
How much is the 1642 Ireland Half Crown - Confederate Catholic Kilkenny issue worth?
No verified sale of the 1642 Ireland Half Crown - Confederate Catholic Kilkenny issue has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £19.61 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 1642 Ireland Half Crown - Confederate Catholic Kilkenny issue different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 1642 Ireland Halfpenny - Confederate Catholic Kilkenny issue, not the coin found in change. At 14.4g of silver it is heavier than the 4g copper circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 1642 Ireland Half Crown - Confederate Catholic Kilkenny issue?
Check the weight 14.4g and diameter 34mm and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
