Ireland, 6 Pence, 1939, Nickel, VF, KM:13
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| Management number | 9542195 | Release Date | 2025/09/05 | List Price | $8.39 | Model Number | 9542195 | ||
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1939 Irish Half Crown coin.
Here are some key details about this coin:
Denomination and Value: It is a half crown (leath choróin in Irish), worth 2 shillings and 6 pence (2s 6d), which was 1/8 of a pre-decimal Irish pound.
Composition: The original minting of these coins, from 1928 to 1943, contained 75% silver.
Design:
Obverse: Features the iconic Irish harp with "Éire" (Ireland) on the left and the year "1939" on the right.
Reverse: Typically depicts an Irish Hunter horse, symbolizing strength and connection to the land.
Historical Significance: These coins were among the first issued by the newly independent Irish government (Irish Free State) and featured national symbols instead of foreign monarchs, representing cultural survival and national pride.
Rarity and Condition: The low mintage of 888,000 for the 1939 Half Crown makes higher-grade examples more scarce. The silver content also made them prone to wear compared to later cupronickel versions.
| Category | Vintage & collectibles > Antique > Collectibles |
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| Size | N/A |
| Brand | Silver |
| Condition | Good |
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