Ireland ½ Penny - James II obverse
Obverse
Ireland ½ Penny - James II reverse
Reverse

Ireland ½ Penny - James II (1685–1688)

CountryIreland Year1685–1688 Denom½ Penny MetalCopper
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CountryIreland
Year1685–1688
Denomination½ Penny
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionCopper
Weight7.450g
Diameter26.0mm
ShapeRound
EdgePlain
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Spink6576
Obverse

Bust facing left dividing legend

IACOBVS·II DEI·GRATIA

Reverse

Crowned Cláirseach (or Gaelic harp) dividing year, above legend

16 86 MAG·BR·FRA·ET·HIB·REX

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About the 1685 Ireland Halfpenny - James II

The 1685 Ireland Halfpenny - James II is a circulating ½ penny coin issued from 1685 to 1688, struck in copper. It weighs 7.45g and measures 26mm across. Reverse design: Crowned Cláirseach (or Gaelic harp) dividing year, above legend.

It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.

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Check the weight 7.45g and diameter 26mm and the metal (copper) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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