Ireland Pingin Collection: 1928 Pingin - 1st Year Minted Saorstát Eireann
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Channel: DC Coin World · 2018 · Education
Shout out to SPaul Coins Tampa, FL for sending me these coins! Ebay: Hawk731 First coin from the Irish Free State! Country Ireland Type Common coin Years 1928-1937 Value 1 Penny = 1/12 Shilling = 1/240 Pound (1/240) Metal Bronze Weight 9.45 g Diameter 30.74 mm Thickness 1.63 mm Shape Round Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑ Demonetized 02-18-1971 References KM# 3, Sp# 6630 Obverse Cláirseach (or Gaelic harp) Lettering: saorstát éireann 19 28 Translation: Irish Free State Engraver: Percy Metcalfe Reverse Hen with chicks, facing left Lettering: 1d pingin Engraver: Percy Metcalfe Edge Smooth Comments Irish Free State (1922–1937) became independent state (from British Empire) and was established in 1922. It was renamed as Republic of Ireland in 1937 https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces4321.html
