1/2 Crown (1928 - 1937)
Features
| Denomination | 1/2 Crown |
| Catalog Number | KM# 8 |
| Weight (g) | 14.138 |
| Diameter (mm) | 32.3 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.750) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 28.23 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | |
| Demonetized | 1970-01-01 |
Obverse
Engraved by Percy Metcalfe
Lettering:
SAORSTAT
ÉIREANN
19 37
Description:
Irish harp divides date.
SAORSTAT
ÉIREANN
19 37
Description:
Irish harp divides date.
Reverse
Engraved by Percy Metcalfe
Lettering:
LEAT COROIN
2S 6D
PM
Description:
Horse and denomination.
LEAT COROIN
2S 6D
PM
Description:
Horse and denomination.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 2,160,000 | Not Common | |
| 1928 | 6,001 | Proof | Not Common |
| 1930 | 352,000 | Rare | |
| 1930 | Proof | Unknown | |
| 1931 | 160,000 | Rare | |
| 1931 | Proof | Unknown | |
| 1933 | 336,000 | Rare | |
| 1933 | Proof | Unknown | |
| 1934 | 480,000 | Rare | |
| 1934 | Proof | Unknown | |
| 1937 | 40,000 | Very Rare | |
| 1937 | Proof | Unknown |