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Halfpenny: CM.61-2017

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Issuer: Central Bank of Ireland

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2017-01-23) by Buttrey, T.V., Prof.

Dating

Production date: AD 1937

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Diameter 25.4 mm Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 5.43 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Irish Harp

  • Text: Saorstat Eireann 19-37
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: obverse

  • Text: Leat Pingin 1/2d
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Sow and piglets, left.

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.61-2017
Primary reference Number: 241224
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 16 July 2020 Updated: Wednesday 21 July 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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