Country: Wicklow - Ireland
Private issue: Associated Irish Mine Company
Type: Conder Tokens (1787-1797)
Year: 1789
Value: 1/2 Penny = 1/24 Shilling (1/480 LSD)
Grade: VF35
Composition: Copper
Weight: 12.5 g
Diameter: 29/29.5 mm
Thickness: 2 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
References: DH# 12
Obverse:
Bust of Saint Patrick to right, wearing miter and bearing crosier. Denomination around.
Lettering: CRONEBANE HALFPENNY.
Reverse:
Dividing date, arms of the company :
"Vert on a chevron argent, between two shovels, in saltire chief, and a bugle-horn in base, three pickaxes; crest, a windlass.". Legend around.
Lettering:
ASSOCIATED IRISH MINE COMPANY
17 89
Edge:
Inscripted.
Lettering: X PAYABLE AT CRONEBANE LODGE OR IN DUBLIN
Comments:
The Associated Irish Mine Company (AIMC) was founded in 1787 by Abraham Mills, William Roe, Thomas Weaver, Thomas Smith, Charles Caldwell and Brabazon Noble and its head office at 184, Great Britain Street, Dublin. It existed until 1798.
Reference : DH# 12
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...
Collection : English, Scottish & Irish, Conder Tokens, Commonwealth & Colonial Tokens