Description: THREE Vintage 1967-1968 Eire Ireland Lucky Irish Penny (Pingin) Coins Hen Chicks, Irish Harp, Bronze KM-11, Last of Ireland Large Pennies. In particular, the 1967 is a hard-to-find year COINS you will receive: 1-1967, 2-1968 This Ireland 1 Pingin coin from 1967 and 1968 is a great addition to any coin collection. This coin is a must-have for any fan of Irish history and culture. This is the LAST of the large Irish pennies before the country switched to the decimal, smaller coins in 1971. This coin has relatively high original luster for a bronze penny. On the obverse is the Gaelic harp; on the reverse is the famous "Hen with Chicks." These are beautiful coins, and many folks keep this on them as their lucky coin. They shine up beautifully with a little brasso, and can be given as a gift medallion. CONDITION: Minor wear; 1967 coin has shiny gold look, 1968 coins have shiny bronze look; refer to photos
Price: 13.33 USD
Location: Salem, Massachusetts
End Time: 2024-12-08T02:39:51.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1.25 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Shape: Round
Reverse: Hen with chicks
Fineness: 0.75
Designer: Percy Metcalfe
Demonetized: 31 December 1971
Obverse: Irish harp
Currency: Pound (1826-1971)
Diameter: 30.9 mm
Composition: Bronze
Mint: Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London
Color: RB
Period: Republic (1937-date)
Grade: Ungraded
KM Number: 11
Certification: Uncertified
Weight: 9.45 g
Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Denomination: 1 Cent
Thickness: 1.76 mm
Type: Stsndard circulation coin
Year: 1967, 1968
Value: 1 Penny (1 Pingin) (1⁄240)
Technique: Milled
Country/Region of Manufacture: Ireland
Edge: Plain
