An Old Irish "rarity"

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BillSnyder Pillar of the Community 778 Posts	Posted 07/10/2015 2:52 pm Some years ago, when I was collecting Irish copper coins by date, this one was offered to me - The best reference at the time was Dowle & Finn, THE GUIDE BOOK TO THE COINAGE OR IRELAND. It listed this piece as "#350 1680 Large letters, small cross after Carolvs and Dei ------ VERY RARE" A later author now lists this as common. Any comments! Thanks, Bill Report this Post to the Staff

Kellikae Valued Member United States 113 Posts	Posted 07/10/2015 5:56 pm Copper half penny. I believe these start near $100 for very good condition. I'll follow this thread to see what's what. Report this Post to the Staff
fioti Pillar of the Community United States 4212 Posts	Posted 07/10/2015 7:04 pm That piece, in that condition, would be lucky to receive a $15 bid. Mine is similar to yours, only the price of these have actually come down. Report this Post to the Staff
BillSnyder Pillar of the Community 778 Posts	Posted 07/10/2015 7:23 pm fioti- Does yours have the 2 crosses in the legend? It was that variation that I was asking about. Bill Report this Post to the Staff
rooneydog Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 739 Posts	Posted 07/11/2015 09:12 am Bill have a look half way down this page http://www.irishcoinage.com/MILL1CAT.HTM I know it is old but they seem to have similar values Edited by rooneydog 07/11/2015 09:13 am Report this Post to the Staff
BillSnyder Pillar of the Community 778 Posts	Posted 07/11/2015 10:12 am Hi rooneydog - VERY helpful. I had not seen this reference. It may shed light on my other early Irish. Many thanks, Bill P.S. - It looks like the 1680 1/2d with crosses is no longer considered rare. Report this Post to the Staff
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