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Hibernia 4 Pence 1642

On this page, we will tell you all about the 4 Pence minted in the year 1642.

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A little background about the 4 Pence coin, The 4 Pence coin was part of the Charles I 1625-1649 coin series of Ireland-Hibernia. Produced in the year 1642. Unfortunately, it is unknown exactly how many were produced.

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Identifying Features

The standard globally for identifying coins is the KM Code. This 4 Pence coin is referred to by the KM code KM# 44. The KM code is a unique reference number assigned to each coin.

Below are some other Identifying features, like which Mint the 4 Pence coin was made at as well as some other factors.

Country: Ireland-Hibernia
Denomination: 4 Pence
KM Code: KM# 44
Coin Series: Charles I 1625-1649
Years Produced: 1642

Design Features

The design of the 4 Pence coin featured a Weight in a double circle on the Obverse of the coin and 4 annulets in a double circle on the Reverse of the coin. More details on the design of the 4 Pence coin can be found below.

Obverse Description: Weight in double circle
Reverse Description: 4 annulets in double circle

 

Mechanical Features

The Mechanical features of a coin are things like the size, weight, thickness and diameter for example. Looking at the mechanical features of a coin is the easiest way to tell if a coin is real or fake.

Quite often a fake will not match the mechanical features of the original coin when faked. Checking these features should be the first thing you do if you have your suspicions about a coin. Coins are produced very precisely to match the predetermined mechanical features.

Weight: 1.9400g
Shape: 8-angular (octagonal)

 

4 Pence Coin Values

Below the 4 Pence coin values are shown on a grading scale, the higher on the scale the better condition the coin is in which makes it more valuable.

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Year & VersionMintageAG3G4VG8F12VF20XF40AU50MS60MS63Proof
1642 ---$5,500.00-$12,500.00-----

This purpose of this website is to educate and entertain, All values shown are a guideline only and should not be used for any means of financial investment or speculation, as with all things values may fluctuate depending on demand and scarcity, we strongly advise that all information on this website is used as it was intended – for entertainment purposes. The information relating to coins is sourced from many places such as NGC and The Irish Central Bank.

 

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The purpose of this website is to educate and entertain, All values shown are a guideline only and should not be used for any means of financial investment or speculation, as with all things values may fluctuate depending on demand and scarcity, we strongly advise that all information on this website is used as it was intended – for entertainment purposes. The information relating to coins is sourced from many places such as NGC, PCGS and The Irish Central Bank.