🪙 1928 Ireland Penny (Pingin) – PCGS UNC Details – Bronze – KM#3
Offered here is a premium example of the 1928 Ireland Penny (1 Pingin), certified by PCGS in Uncirculated condition. This coin marks the first year of coinage for the Irish Free State and features the iconic hen-and-chicks design on the reverse and the Irish harp on the obverse.
🔍 Coin Details
Country: Ireland (Irish Free State)
Year: 1928
Denomination: 1 Penny (1 Pingin)
Certification: PCGS – Uncirculated (UNC) Details
Composition: Bronze
Weight: 9.45 g
Diameter: 30.74 mm
Edge: Plain
KM Reference: KM#3
🇮🇪 Design Details
Obverse: An Irish harp is centered, with the legend SAORSTÁT ÉIREANN above and the date 1928 below.
Reverse: Depicts a hen with five chicks, facing left. Inscribed around is the denomination “1d PINGIN”.
💡 Key Highlights
First Year Issue: 1928 was the inaugural year of the Irish Free State’s own coinage, making this penny highly significant for Irish numismatics.
Classic Iconography: The obverse harp symbolizes Ireland’s heritage; the reverse hen and chicks honor the country’s agricultural roots.
Uncirculated Quality: With a PCGS UNC grade, this specimen retains full mint luster, sharp details, and excellent eye appeal.
Important Type Coin: A must-have for collectors of Irish coinage, first-year issues, or high-grade world bronze coins.
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🔒 Securely packaged in protective holder and padded mailer to preserve condition
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