1/2 Pingin (1939 - 1967)
Features
| Denomination | 1/2 Pingin |
| Catalog Number | KM# 10 |
| Weight (g) | 5.67 |
| Diameter (mm) | 25.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.62 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Bronze |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | |
| Demonetized | 1971-12-31 |
Obverse
Lettering:
éIRe
1940
Description:
Irish harp.
éIRe
1940
Description:
Irish harp.
Reverse
Engraved by Percy Metcalfe
Lettering:
1/2d
leat
pingin
Description:
Sow with piglets.
1/2d
leat
pingin
Description:
Sow with piglets.
Edge
Description:
Plain
Plain
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 240,000 | Rare | |
| 1939 | Proof | Very Rare | |
| 1940 | 1,680,000 | Not Common | |
| 1940 | Proof | Unknown | |
| 1941 | 2,400,000 | Common | |
| 1941 | Proof | Unknown | |
| 1942 | 6,931,000 | Common | |
| 1943 | 2,669,000 | Common | |
| 1946 | 720,000 | Not Common | |
| 1946 | Proof | Unknown | |
| 1949 | 1,344,000 | Common | |
| 1949 | Proof | Unknown | |
| 1953 | 2,400,000 | Very Common | |
| 1953 | Proof | Rare | |
| 1964 | 2,160,000 | Very Common | |
| 1964 | Proof | Unknown | |
| 1965 | 1,440,000 | Very Common | |
| 1966 | 1,680,000 | Very Common | |
| 1967 | 1,200,000 | Very Common |