1985 halfpenny - rare or not ?
- Jenny007
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1985 halfpenny - rare or not ?
I have read articles that indicate some rarity to this coin, due to a lot of them melted prior to circulation. I have not been able to find a lot of information on any prior sales, so curious if any readers have any insights into this - thanks
- Mac
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Re: 1985 halfpenny - rare or not ?
The 1985 half penny is one of the scarcest years for the denomination. It is scarce, I wouldn't label it as rare. The coins had a short period in circulation, and relatively small quantity have survived Irish Coinage is the best place for info on Irish coins.
I have no idead of what its market value would be currently, but I wouldn't pay more than 20 Euro for one. You never know when a bag of them will turn up!
I have no idead of what its market value would be currently, but I wouldn't pay more than 20 Euro for one. You never know when a bag of them will turn up!
- ThePloughman
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Re: 1985 halfpenny - rare or not ?
If theres a few, then theres at least one bag of them.