coin; penny

Production date
1948
 Description
Penny coin from Ireland. Circular coin with a harp on the obverse and a hen and chicks on the reverse. Embossed on the reverse is "1d PINGIN" (1 penny in old Irish script) and on the obverse is " EIRE 1948".
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Object detail

Department
Object
Production date
1948
Production place
Ireland
Signature & date
embossing:reverse:"1d PINGIN" (1 penny in old Irish script)
embossing:obverse:"EIRE 1948"
Associated date
1948
Associated place
Ireland
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:Dia 3.1cm (Dia 1 1/4")
Documentation
Krause, C.L. "Standard Catalog of World Coins" Krause Publications
Accession number
1977-043-050

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