3 Pence / 3 Pingin 1961

Country: Ireland. 
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1961 (1942-1968)
Value: 3 Pence (1/2 Reul) = 1/4 Shilling (1/80) 
Currency: Pound (1928-1971)
Mintage: 2,400,000
Composition: Copper-Nickel 
Weight: 3.2 g
Diameter: 17.7 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade: XF
Demonetized: 12-31-1971
References: KM# 12a, Sp# 6642, Schön# 12a

Obverse:
Cláirseach (or Gaelic harp)

Lettering: éire 1961

Translation: Ireland

Reverse:
Seated hare facing left

Lettering:
leat reul
3d
PM

Translation: Half reul

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Edge:
Smooth

Riferimento : KM# 12a, Sp# 6642, Schön# 12a

Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces9...

Collezione : Modern Irish Coinage (1928 to date)