Coin
½ Penny - Confederate Catholic Kilkenny issue (1643) — Ireland
Ireland • 1643 • Sp# 6555, KM# 49
Overview
A hammered copper ½ Penny issued by the Catholic Confederation in Ireland during 1642-1643, known as the Kilkenny issue. The obverse displays a crown over crossed scepters, while the reverse features a crowned harp dividing the initials C R. These crude coins are noted for their broad weight variations.
Specifications
- Country
- Ireland
- Year
- 1643
- Composition
- Copper
- Weight
- 4 g
- Diameter
- 27 mm
- Shape
- Round (irregular)
- Technique
- Hammered
- References
- Sp# 6555, KM# 49
- Issuer
- Ireland
Design details
Obverse
Crown over crossed scepters within inner beaded circle. Script: Latin Lettering: CAROLVS · MAG · BRIT · Unabridged legend: Carolus Magni Britanniae Translation: Charles Great Britain
Reverse
Crowned harp dividing initials C R within beaded circle. Beaded border. Script: Latin Lettering: FRA · ET · HIB · REX Unabridged legend: Franciae et Hiberniae rex Translation: ...King of France and Ireland
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.
- Catalogue reference: Listed as
Sp# 6555, KM# 49. Use this reference code when cross-checking auction archives, dealer inventories, and standard printed catalogues.
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