Ormonde Money, Groat, small letters on rev., 2.01g/11h (S 6548; DF 303; KM. 58). About very fine, toned. The Old Currency Exchange, Dublin, Ireland.

Irish Coin Daily: Ormonde Money, Groat, pellet between CR, with colon after; small letters on reverse

Date: 1643-44 Description: Ormonde Money Groat, pellet separating CR on obverse; small Roman numeral and small ‘D’ on reverse. Weight: 2.01g References: S 6548; DF 303; KM. 58 Well-struck on a full flan About Very Fine (aVF) Toned. Obverse: Crowned C·R (for Charles Rex) within a double circle Pellet separating CR and colon after Serifed…

Ormonde Money, Groat, small lozenge between CR and small letters on obv., tall mark of value and medium d on rev., 1.66g/2h (S 6548; DF 305; KM. 58). Good fine. The Old Currency Exchange, Dublin, Ireland.

Irish Coin Daily: Ormonde Money, Groat, small lozenge between CR and small letters on obverse, tall numerals and medium ‘D’ on reverse

Date: 1643-44 Description: Ormonde Money, Groat, small lozenge between CR and small letters on obverse, tall numerals and medium D on reverse. Weight: 1.66 g References: S 6548; DF 305; KM. 58 Well-struck on a full flan Good Fine (gF) Obverse: Crowned C·R (for Charles Rex) within a double circle Small lozenge separates CR Small…

Ormonde money, Threepence, large numerals and small d, 1.50g (S 6549, DF 309, same dies). Very fine, toned. The Old Currency Exchange, Dublin, Ireland.

Irish Coin Daily: Ormonde Money Threepence, small triangle between CR, large numerals and small ‘d’ on reverse

Date: 1643-44 Description: Ormonde Money, Threepence, large numerals and small ‘d’ and showing some of the original silver plate design from the donor metal on the obverse. Weight: 1.50 g References: S 6549, DF 309, same dies Well-struck on a full flan Very Fine (VF) Toned. Obverse: Crowned C·R (for Charles Rex) within a double…

1928-43 Florin, struck on large silver fragment (reverse only). The Old Currency Exchange, Dublin, Ireland.

O’Brien Coin Guide: Irish Pre-Decimal Florin Errors & Varieties

Introduction: This post is a continuation of the research work done by Derek Young and Prof. G.F. Mitchell – first published in the Irish Numismatics magazine. Sadly, this excellent magazine is no longer available and quite difficult to source. The information in this post relates to ‘minting errors’ on Irish pre-decimal florins. According to a…

Edward I (1272-1307), Penny, 1.41g, Dublin, type Ib, pellet before Edward, facing bust in triangle, rev. civi tas dubl inie, long cross pattée, three pellets in each angle (S.6247; Stewartby p.182 Ib). The Old Currency Exchange, Dublin, Ireland.

Irish Coin Daily: Edward I’s Second Coinage, Penny, Dublin Mint, Class 1b (pellet before EDW)

Date: c. 1280-83 Description: Edward I’s Second Coinage, Silver Penny, Class 1b (Pellet before EDW in obverse legend). Weight: 1.41g References: (S.6247; Stewartby p.182 Ib) Dark tone, nearly Very Fine (nVF) Obverse: Facing bust of Edward I in triangle, three pellets on the breast (the third is in the collar) and a contraction bar above…

Hiberno-Norse Phase 1, Class B – Silver Penny Long Cross Type. Sihtric king of Dublin, BYRHTMAER of Winchester (rare CONUNC issue). The Old Currency Exchange, Dublin, Ireland.

Irish Coin Daily: Hiberno-Norse Silver Penny, Phase I, Class B – Long Cross type (BYRHTMAER of Winchester) – Old Norse CUNUNC issue

Date: c. 1000-1010 Description: Hiberno-Norse Phase 1, Class B – Silver Penny Long Cross Type, imitating long cross type of Æthelred II, in the name of ‘Sihtric’ (King of Dublin. Moneyer: BYRHTMAER (of Winchester). Weight: 1.70 g Very Fine (VF) Very rare References: SCBI British Museum -; SCBI Copenhagen 7; DF 7; S 6105 Obverse:…

Hiberno-Norse Silver Penny, Phase IV (Scratched Die), Type 3 – Bust left. Long Cross, with quatrefoil and hand symbol. The Old Currency Exchange, Dublin, Ireland.

Irish Coin Daily: Hiberno-Norse Silver Penny, Phase IV (Scratched Die), Class A, Type 3 – Bust left. Long Cross, with quatrefoil and hand symbol.

Date: c. 1060-65 Description: An Hiberno-Norse Silver Penny, Phase IV (Scratched Die), Class A, Type 3 – Bust left. Long Cross, with quatrefoil and hand symbol. Uncertain mint signature and moneyer. References: S.6134 Extremely Fine (EF) Attractive grey tones. Rare. Obverse: Draped bust left. Badly blundered legend, illegible. Reverse: Long cross, with triple crescent ends;…

Hiberno-Norse Phase 1, Class C – Helmet Type) Silver Penny 1.16g Aethelred II + æÐelræÐ rex aip, Chester, Gunleof + gm nleo fn°o leigi. The Old Currency Exchange, Dublin, Ireland.

Irish Coin Daily: Hiberno-Norse Silver Penny (Phase I, Class C – Helmet Type) in the name of Æthelred II / Moneyer: Gunleof (of Chester)

Date: c. 1009-1011 Description: Hiberno-Norse Silver Penny, Phase 1, Class C (Imitating Æthelred II Helmet type). Struck in the name of Æthelred II. Chester mint signature, Moneyer: Gunleof Diameter: 18 mm Weight: 1.16 g References: Blackburn, Studies in Late Anglo-Saxon Coinage, pp 11-24, dies 3/16 = this coin; Chown, SNC 1989, pp. 256-257; Seaby 6116…

Hiberno-Norse. Phase I (Sihtric Anlafsson). Circa 995/7-1020. AR Penny (18mm, 1.01 g, 6h). Imitating Æthelred II Helmet type. Dublin mint; Færemin, moneyer. Struck circa 1004-1010. + ÆÐELRÆD RE+ Λ(NG)L•, bust left wearing armor and radiate helmet / + FÆ NEM NMΘ ÐУHI, voided long cross, with pellet in centre and triple crescent ends, over square with trefoil at each point. The Old Currency Exchange, Dublin, Ireland.

Irish Coin Daily: Hiberno-Norse Silver Penny (Phase I, Class C – Helmet Type) in the name of Æthelred II / Moneyer: Faeremin (of Dublin)

Date: c. 1009-1011   Description: Hiberno-Norse Silver Penny, Phase 1, Class C (Imitating Æthelred II Helmet type). Struck in the name of Æthelred II. Dublin mint signature, Moneyer: Faeremin Diameter: 18 mm Weight: 1.01 g References: Blackburn, Hiberno -; SCBI 8 (BM), 39 var. (legends); O’S -; D&F 15; SCBC 6113 Near Extremely Fine (nEF),…

Ormonde Money, Crown, lozenge stop (between 2 small pellets) between C and R, small, serifed S on reverse, 29.59g (S 6544, DF 288, KM. 64). The Old Currency Exchange, Dublin, Ireland.

Irish Coin Daily: Ormonde Money, Crown, lozenge stop (between 2 small pellets) between C and R, small, serifed S on reverse

Date: 1643-44 Description: Ormonde Money, Weight: 29.59 g References: S 6544; DF 288; KM. 64. Well-struck, with some obverse die breaks. Good very fine (gVF) Toned. Obverse: Crowned C·R (for Charles Rex) within a double circle Lozenge stop (between 2 small pellets) between C and R Reverse: Roman numeral V (denoting 5 Shillings) within a…