½ Penny, Ireland

½ Penny, Ireland, 1971-1986 obverse image½ Penny, Ireland, 1971-1986 reverse image
½ Penny coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Ireland flagIreland
  • Years of Minting:
    1971-1986
  • Period:
    Republic (1937-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Irish Mint, Dublin, Ireland (1976-date), Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)
½ Penny Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.76-$21.32

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

½ Penny Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Decorative initial O resembling a bird, out of the Book of Kells and the denomination below

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

Gabriel Hayes

Obverse

Description:

Irish harp with the country name to the left and the date to the right

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

½ Penny Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

éIRe 1971

Reverse:

1/2 P

½ Penny Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Bronze

Size

½ Penny sizes
  • Weight:1.78 g
  • Diameter:17.14 mm
  • Thickness:1.15 mm
  • Edge:Smooth

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