On this page, we will tell you all about the Hibernia Halfpenny Coin minted 1680 – 1682.
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A little background about the 1/2 Penny coin, The Hibernia Halfpenny Coin was part of the Charles II 1660-1685 coin series of Ireland-Hibernia. Produced between the years 1680 – 1682. 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 Hibernia Halfpenny Coin is referred to by the KM code KM# 90.1. The KM code is a unique reference number assigned to each coin.
Below are some other Identifying features, like which Mint the Hibernia Halfpenny Coin was made at as well as some other factors.
Country: Ireland-Hibernia
Denomination: 1/2 Penny
KM Code: KM# 90.1
Coin Series: Charles II 1660-1685
Years Produced: 1680 – 1682
Design Features
The design of the Hibernia Halfpenny coin featured a Laureate and draped bust right, large letters on the Obverse of the coin and a Crowned harp, large letters on the reverse of the coin. More details on the design of the 1/2 Penny coin can be found below.
Obverse Description: Laureate and draped bust right, large letters
Reverse Description: Crowned harp, large letters
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.
Diameter: 26.5 mm
Shape: Circular
Hibernia Halfpenny Coin Values
Below the Hibernia Halfpenny 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 & Version | Mintage | AG3 | G4 | VG8 | F12 | VF20 | XF40 | AU50 | MS60 | MS63 | Proof | 1680 | - | - | - | $13.00 | $25.00 | $100.00 | $250.00 | - | - | - | - | 1681 | - | - | - | $8.00 | $19.00 | $75.00 | $190.00 | - | - | - | - | 1682 Rare | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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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.
