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Ireland 1959 Half Crown
Discover the magic of Ireland with our Ireland 1959 Half Crown, custom ordered to be handcrafted into a stunning coin ring. This unique piece serves as the perfect gift to commemorate a special birth year or anniversary, or as a sentimental keepsake from cherished memories of the Emerald Isle.
 
Each ring tells a story, having passed through many hands and pockets, now transformed into a timeless treasure by Hoard Of The Rings. Add this exceptional ring to your jewelry collection and let its history and charm captivate your heart. Embrace the legacy and elegance that comes with this bespoke coin ring today!

Ireland 1959 Half Crown

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  • 🇮🇪 Ireland 1959 Half Crown Coin: Summary

    🗓️ Year of Issue: 1959
    👑 Denomination: Half Crown (2 Shillings and 6 Pence, or ⅛ of an Irish Pound)
    💰 Mintage: 1,600,000 coins
    🏛️ Minted at: Royal Mint, Tower Hill, London

    🔍 Design & Symbolism

    Side

    Design

    Symbolism

    Obverse

    Irish harp with inscription "Éire 1959"

    National emblem of Ireland, representing cultural heritage

    Reverse

    Irish Hunter horse with "leat coróin 2s6d"

    Symbol of rural life and agriculture; horse was a common working animal

    Designer: Percy Metcalfe (also known for other Irish coinage designs)

    ⚙️ Technical Specifications

    • Composition: Cupronickel (75% copper, 25% nickel)

    • Weight: 14.14 g

    • Diameter: 32.3 mm

    • Edge: Reeded

    • Orientation: Medal alignment (↑↑)

    🧭 Historical Context

    • Part of Ireland’s pre-decimal coinage, used before the currency switch in 1971.

    • The 1959 issue belongs to the later cupronickel series (1951–1967), following the earlier silver issues (1928–1943).

    • Withdrawn from circulation on 1 January 1970, as decimalisation approached.

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