Coin
½ Penny - Charles II small letters (1683) — Ireland
Ireland • 1683 • Sp# 6575, KM# 91
Overview
A copper ½ Penny standard circulation coin from Ireland, issued during the reign of Charles II. Minted in 1683, this variant features 'MAG BR FRA' in larger letters. The obverse displays a portrait of Charles II facing right, while the reverse shows a royal crown above an Irish harp.
Specifications
- Country
- Ireland
- Year
- 1683
- Composition
- Copper
- Diameter
- 26.5 mm
- Shape
- Round
- References
- Sp# 6575, KM# 91
- Issuer
- Ireland
Design details
Obverse
Portrait of Charles II facing right Script: Latin Lettering: CAROLVS II DEI GRATIA
Reverse
Royal crown above Irish harp Script: Latin Lettering: 16 82 MAG.BR.FRA.ET.HIB.REX
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# 6575, KM# 91. Use this reference code when cross-checking auction archives, dealer inventories, and standard printed catalogues.
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