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Ireland Six Pence - Cork Refuge (1647)

CountryIreland Year1647 Denom6 Pence MetalSilver Melt ~£3.12

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Country	Ireland
Year	1647
Denomination	6 Pence
Face value	2.5p
Circulation	Circulating
Demonetised	Yes
Composition	Silver
Weight	2.300g
Shape	Round (irregular)
Grade scale	UK (EF/UNC)
Spink	6561A

Obverse

Place name and date within thickly denticled border

CORK 1647

Reverse

Value in Roman numerals within thickly denticled border

Silver content

Gross troy oz 0.0739

Purity unknown, melt value is approximate

Melt value (approx) £3.12

Also issued as

Cork Refuge

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About the 1647 Ireland Six Pence - Cork Refuge

The 1647 Ireland Six Pence - Cork Refuge is a circulating 6 pence coin, struck in silver. It weighs 2.3g. Reverse design: Value in Roman numerals within thickly denticled border.

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

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How much is the 1647 Ireland Six Pence - Cork Refuge worth?

No verified sale of the 1647 Ireland Six Pence - Cork Refuge has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £3.12 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.

How do I identify the 1647 Ireland Six Pence - Cork Refuge?

Check the weight 2.3g and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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