1928 Ireland, Bronze Penny, KM.3, S.6630
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| Management number | 8781866 | Release Date | 2025/09/04 | List Price | $2.48 | Model Number | 8781866 | ||
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Issuing Authority: This coin was issued by the Irish Free State (Saorstát Éireann), which existed from 1922 to 1937.
Design: The obverse (front) features the iconic Irish harp, a symbol that has appeared on Irish coinage for centuries, along with the inscription "SAORSTÁT ÉIREANN" and the year "1928". The reverse (back) depicts a hen with five chicks, part of a series of animal designs chosen to represent the agricultural importance of Ireland.
Designer: The coin designs were created by the English medallist Percy Metcalfe, following a competition overseen by a committee chaired by W.B. Yeats.
Significance: The 1928 penny is notable as it was part of the first series of coins issued by the newly independent Irish Free State.
Collectibility: These coins are collectible, and their value varies based on factors such as condition and rarity. For example, uncirculated 1928 Irish pennies can be worth around €20.00, while exceptionally rare pattern coins from 1938 with the "Éire" legend can f
| Category | Vintage & collectibles > Collectible Coins > Collectible World Coins |
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| Condition | Good |
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