Summary
50 Pence coin, Ireland, 1983.
Decimal coin, using the woodcock design by Percy Metcalfe, from the pre-decimal farthing coin introduced in 1928. The coin was withdrawn when the euro was introduced in 2002.
Obverse Description
Seven-sided coin featuring a 16 string Irish harp modelled on the 'Brian Boru' harp in Trinity College Dublin; text around, 'EIRE' and the date '1983'.
Reverse Description
Woodcock in flight, text '50 P'.
Edge Description
Plain.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr John P. Sharples - Museum Victoria, 1994
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Date Issued
1983 AD
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Issued By
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Designer
Percy Metcalfe CVO - Royal Mint, London, Great Britain, 1928
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Inscriptions
Obverse; 'EIRE 1983'. Reverse; ''50 P'.
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Cupro Nickel
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
30 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Seven-sided
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