| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Denomination | Half Crown |
| Alloy | Cupro-Nickel |
| Weight | 14.14 g |
| Diameter | 32.30mm |
| Reverse Designer | Percy Metcalfe |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Obverse Designer | Percy Metcalfe |
| Quality | Circulating |
| Year | 1928-1969 |
| Pure Metal Type | Base Metal |
The Horse Half-Crown is from Royal Mint’s new Animals on Coins Collection which celebrates the beautiful design that features a horse on the reverse of the coin, which was originally designed for coins of the Irish Free State.
Horses have long been an important aspect of farming. Before the invention of heavy machinery to help plough the fields, farmers were reliant on horses to do the heavy lifting for them. Irish farmers didn’t have a lot of money to spare for two separate breeds of horse for riding and farming, so the Irish Draught emerged as a wonderful all-rounder that could serve multiple purposes.
This Irish Draught breed was often bred with thoroughbreds to produce the Irish Hunter, which has emerged as a popular breed for eventing, showjumping and dressage.
Explore the joy of collecting with the new Animals on Coins Collection, featuring a range of animals from the wolfhound to the humble wren.
