Coin
½ Farthing "Patrick" - Edward IV — Ireland
Ireland • Sp# 6399
Overview
A bronze ½ Farthing coin of Ireland, issued under Edward IV between 1460 and 1462. The obverse features a small crown within a reeded inner circle and the inscripton 'PA TRIK' honoring St. Patrick. The reverse displays a cross pattée with a toothed border. Produced by the Royal Irish Mint in Dublin using the hammered technique.
Specifications
- Country
- Ireland
- Composition
- Bronze
- Weight
- 1.26 g
- Mint
- Royal Irish Mint, Dublin, Ireland (995-1695)
- Shape
- Round (irregular)
- Technique
- Hammered
- References
- Sp# 6399
- Issuer
- Ireland
Design details
Obverse
Small crown within reeded inner circle. Legend with branch around Script: Latin Lettering: PA TRIK Unabridged legend: Patrik Translation: Patrick
Reverse
Cross pattée, toothed border.
Collector insights
- Series context: Part of the Standard circulation coins series — collectors typically assemble full-year date runs, so single years within an established series carry demand beyond raw mintage.
- Struck at: Royal Irish Mint, Dublin, Ireland (995-1695). Confirm the mintmark on your example before comparing prices — same-year issues from different mints often trade at very different levels.
- Catalogue reference: Listed as
Sp# 6399. Use this reference code when cross-checking auction archives, dealer inventories, and standard printed catalogues.
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