Coin
½ Penny - James II (1690) — Ireland
Ireland • 1690 • Sp# 6592, KM# 96
Overview
A bimetallic ½ Penny emergency coinage of Ireland issued under King James II, minted in 1690. The obverse features a bust facing left with the inscription IACOBVS II DEI GRATIA. The reverse displays a crowned harp surrounded by the legend MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX. The coin consists of a copper centre in a pewter ring.
Specifications
- Country
- Ireland
- Year
- 1690
- Composition
- Bimetallic: copper centre in pewter ring
- Diameter
- 22 mm
- Shape
- Round
- References
- Sp# 6592, KM# 96
- Issuer
- Ireland
Design details
Obverse
Bust facing left, legend around. Script: Latin Lettering: IACOBVS II DEI GRATIA
Reverse
Crowned harp with legend around. Script: Latin Lettering: MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX
Collector insights
- Series context: Part of the Emergency coinage 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# 6592, KM# 96. Use this reference code when cross-checking auction archives, dealer inventories, and standard printed catalogues.
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