coin; reul

Production date
1942
 Description
Irish reul coin, worth 6d in pre-decimal Irish money worth 1/40 of a pound or half a shilling. The Irish name reul is derived from the Spanish real. Circular coin with a harp on the obverse and a wolfhound on the reverse. Embossed on the reverse is "REUL" and on the obverse is "EIRE 1942".
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Object detail

Department
Object
Production date
1942
Production place
Ireland
Signature & date
embossing:obverse:"EIRE 1942"
reverse "REUL"
Associated date
1942
Associated place
Ireland
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:Dia 2.1cm (Dia 13/16")
Documentation
Krause, C.L. "Standard Catalog of World Coins" Krause Publications
Accession number
1977-043-048

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