Irish Coinage
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Catalog
Milled I

Catalog of Irish Coin Prices

Milled Irish Coins 1660 - 1688

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© 2004 - Copyright
John _ Stafford-Langan
Version 1.12b
5th November, 2004

Armstrong Farthings of Charles II 1660-1661

This coinage consisted of a small issue of farthings. The issue was prevented by the Governor of Ireland in 1661 so the coins are quite scarce.

Most pieces are 'coin struck' - i.e. the reverse is upside down compared to the obverse. However many pieces are 'medal struck' i.e. both sides are the same way up. As many records of sales do not include the die orientation of the piece it is difficult to establish a differentiation in pricing between the two types.

The medal struck pieces are scarcer.

A very scarce silver proof striking exists - These are 'coin struck' indicating the probable intention for the normal issues. The proof strikings are not often offered for sale and most examples are in institutional collections.

These coins are commonly found with light corrosion. This must be taken into account in valuing a piece - pieces with smooth copper surfaces, free of corrosion and free of pitting from old corrosion, are more desireable.

Pieces with corrosion need to be 'graded down' to allow for the reduction in value from the corrosion. The prices for VG below include the value of a piece with 'Fine detail' but light corrosion, and similarly the Fine price includes the value of a piece with 'Very Fine detail' but also with light corrosion.

Copper Halfpennies of Charles II 1680 - 1684

This coinage consists of a small issue of halfpence.

There are varieties of both the obverse and reverse with large and small lettering. The change occurs between 1681 and 1682 and both types exist for each date. There are no mules of small/large dies, but there is a 1683 variety which has both sizes of letters mixed on the reverse - suggesting that the older large punches were used for the first few letters and then the correct small ones were used to complete the die.

There are a number of minor varieties and there are proof strikings of some dates in Silver and in Pewter.

These coins are relatively available in conditions up to Fine. Coins with no problems in strict Very Fine condition are scarce.

Coins in Extremely Fine condition or better with original lustre are rare and do not appear on the market very often.

As with all copper coins corrosion, or pitting of the surfaces from old corrosion, will tend to reduce the value and in general a lightly corroded piece should be valued below the value based on detail alone. Heavily corroded pieced are generally of little value.

C H A R L E S II 1680 - 1684
Prices in Irish Pounds
Charles II Halfpenny 1680 - Large Date
YEAR		Fine	Very Fine	Ex. Fine	Uncirculated	Seaby_	Dowle & Finn	Coincraft	Krause & Mishler
H A L F P E N N Y Type 1 - Large Lettering on both sides
1680	Large date (illustrated)	30.00	100.00	300.00		-	-	-
1680	Medium date	20.00	80.00	250.00
1680	Small date (see 1681 type)	15.00	65.00	200.00		6574	351	IC2HD-105
1680	Proof in Pewter	300.00	500.00	800.00
1680	Small I in circle on shoulder	65.00	200.00	425.00
1680	Small + after CAROLVS and DEI	45.00	150.00	325.00		-	350	IC2HD-102
1680	GARTIA error	45.00	150.00	350.00		-	-	IC2HD-110
1680	Proof in Silver	300.00	500.00	800.00	1,500.00	P6574	352	IC2HD-115
Charles II Halfpenny of 1681 Type 1 - Large Lettering on both sides
1681	(illustrated)	15.00	65.00	200.00		6574	353	IC2HD-120
Charles II Halfpenny of 1682 - Large Lettering Type I - Large lettering on both sides
1682	(illustrated)	20.00	80.00	250.00		6574	357	IC2HD-135
H A L F P E N N Y Type 2 - Small Lettering on both sides
Charles II halfpenny of 1683 - Small Lettering Type 2 - Small Lettering on both sides
1681		50.00	180.00	400.00		6575	354	IC2HD-125
1681	Proof in Silver	300.00	500.00	800.00	1,500.00	P6575	355	IC2HD-130
1682		15.00	65.00	200.00		6575	356	IC2HD-140
1683	(illustrated)	15.00	65.00	200.00		6575	358	IC2HD-145
1683	MAG BR FRA in larger letters	20.00	80.00	250.00		-	-	IC2HD-150
1684		45.00	150.00	350.00		6575	359	IC2HD-155
P A T T E R N S
-	Legends as above Obv : CR Monogram Rev : Crowned harp			750.00	1,000	-	360	-

Copper Halfpennies of James II 1685 - 1688

This coinage consists of a small issue of halfpence. It is a continuation of the previous coinage of Charles II.

There are no significant varieties.

There is a proof striking of 1685 in Pewter.

The 1686 is the most common of the four dates - 1685 is almost as common. However 1688 is quite scarce and 1687 is rare. The difference in catalog values does not accurately represent the rarity of the 1688 and especially the 1687 coins.