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Reverse
Ireland ½ Phingin (1939–1967)
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| Country | Ireland |
| Year | 1939–1967 |
| Denomination | ½ Penny (½ Phingin) |
| Mintage | 240,000 |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | 1971 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.670g |
| Diameter | 25.5mm |
| Thickness | 1.62mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Plain |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Rev. artist | Percy Metcalfe |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 6644 |
Obverse
Legend to left and right of harp
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Reverse
Sow standing left with five piglets
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About the 1939 Ireland Half Phingin
The 1939 Ireland Half Phingin is a circulating ½ penny (½ phingin) coin issued from 1939 to 1967, struck in bronze. It weighs 5.67g and measures 25.5mm across. Reverse design: Sow standing left with five piglets.
A mintage of 240,000 is recorded for one date of this type; figures for each year are not held. It is no longer legal tender (withdrawn 1971), so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1939 Ireland Half Phingin worth?
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How do I identify the 1939 Ireland Half Phingin?
Check the weight 5.67g and diameter 25.5mm and the metal (bronze) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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