1/2 Crown (1939 - 1943)
Features
| Denomination | 1/2 Crown |
| Catalog Number | KM# 16 |
| Weight (g) | 14.14 |
| Diameter (mm) | 32.3 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.2 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.750) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 16.58 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Percy Metcalfe
Lettering:
éire
1942
Description:
Irish harp, name of country and date.
éire
1942
Description:
Irish harp, name of country and date.
Reverse
Engraved by Percy Metcalfe
Lettering:
leat coróin
2s6d
Description:
Horse and denomination.
leat coróin
2s6d
Description:
Horse and denomination.
Edge
Description:
Milled
Milled
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 888,000 | Not Common | |
| 1939 | Proof | Very Rare | |
| 1940 | 752,000 | Not Common | |
| 1940 | Proof | Unknown | |
| 1941 | 320,000 | Not Common | |
| 1941 | Proof | Unknown | |
| 1942 | 286,000 | Not Common | |
| 1943 | 1,000 | 500 Known | Very Rare |