Ireland ½ Penny - John First Coinage obverse
Obverse
Ireland ½ Penny - John First Coinage reverse
Reverse

Ireland ½ Penny - John First Coinage (1185)

CountryIreland Year1185 Denom½ Penny MetalSilver Melt ~£0.81
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CountryIreland
Year1185
Denomination½ Penny
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionSilver
Weight0.600g
Diameter17.0mm
ShapeRound (irregular)
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Spink6203
Obverse

Right facing bust of King John

IOHANNES

Reverse

Short cross pattée within inner beaded circle, fleur-de-lis and a pellet in each quarter.

ELIS ON DVNE

Silver content
Gross troy oz 0.0193
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £0.81

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About the 1185 Ireland Halfpenny - John First Coinage

The 1185 Ireland Halfpenny - John First Coinage is a circulating ½ penny coin, struck in silver. It weighs 0.6g and measures 17mm across. Reverse design: Short cross pattée within inner beaded circle, fleur-de-lis and a pellet in each quarter.

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

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Check the weight 0.6g and diameter 17mm and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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