Coin
½ Penny - James II (1687) — Ireland
Ireland • 1687 • Sp# 6576, KM# 92
Overview
A copper ½ Penny coin from Ireland, issued during the reign of King James II. The obverse features a bust of the king facing left, accompanied by a Latin legend. The reverse displays a crowned Cláirseach (Gaelic harp) dividing the year of minting. The coin measures 26 mm in diameter, weighs 7.45 g, and has a plain edge.
Specifications
- Country
- Ireland
- Year
- 1687
- Composition
- Copper
- Weight
- 7.45 g
- Diameter
- 26 mm
- Shape
- Round
- References
- Sp# 6576, KM# 92
- Issuer
- Ireland
Design details
Obverse
Bust facing left dividing legend Script: Latin Lettering: IACOBVS·II DEI·GRATIA Translation: James the Second, by the Grace of God
Reverse
Crowned Cláirseach (or Gaelic harp) dividing year, above legend Script: Latin Lettering: 16 86 MAG·BR·FRA·ET·HIB·REX Unabridged legend: Magnae Britanniae Franciae Et Hiberniae Rex Translation: King of Great Britain, 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# 6576, KM# 92. Use this reference code when cross-checking auction archives, dealer inventories, and standard printed catalogues.
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