1959 Leath Choroin/ Half Crown

No offers below the asking price Rare 1959 Irish Leath Choroin/ Half Crown. The 1959 Irish half-crown (leath choróin) is a pre-decimal coin worth 2 shillings and 6 pence (one-eighth of an Irish pound). Weighing 14.14 grams, it features an Irish hunter horse on the obverse and the traditional Gaelic harp on the reverse. Key Features and Details: • Mintage: Only 1,600,000 of these were minted, making them a slightly lower-mintage find compared to other years. • Composition: This specific year is cupronickel (75% copper, 25% nickel), as the shift from silver happened in 1951. In very good condition.