½ Crown – Ireland
Standard circulation coins
Series: 1951 Ireland circulation coins
Context
Material
Diameter: 32.3 mm
Weight: 14.14 g
Thickness: 2.25 mm
Shape: Round
Composition: Copper-nickel
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard16a
Numista: #5188
Obverse
Reverse
Inscription:
leat coRóin
2s6d
PM
2s6d
PM
Translation:
Let the crown be pure
2 shillings 6 pence
Pious Money
2 shillings 6 pence
Pious Money
Script: Latin (Gaelic)
Engraver: Percy Metcalfe
Edge
Reeded
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Royal Mint (Tower Hill) | — |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | — | 800,000 | ||
| 1951 | — | — | Proof | |
| 1954 | — | 400,000 | ||
| 1954 | — | — | Proof | |
| 1955 | — | 1,080,000 | ||
| 1955 | — | — | Proof | |
| 1959 | — | 1,600,000 | ||
| 1959 | — | — | Proof | |
| 1961 | — | 3,000,000 | ||
| 1961 | — | — | Proof | |
| 1962 | — | 3,200,000 | ||
| 1962 | — | — | Proof | |
| 1963 | — | 2,400,000 | ||
| 1963 | — | — | Proof | |
| 1964 | — | 3,200,000 | ||
| 1966 | — | 700,000 | ||
| 1967 | — | 2,000,000 |
🌱 Very Common