This coin is rare in the lofty grade of MS64 RD. NGC has only this coin in MS64 RED and none finer - TOP POP - RARE - ONE OF THE KEY DATES OF THE SERIES! FURTHERMORE - NGC HAS GRADED ONLY ONE COIN OF THIS DATE RED - AND HERE IT IS! UNDERRATED IN ALL REFERENCE WORKS AS TO ITS TRUE RARITY IN RED! The opportunity here for the serious collector of Irish is as clear as the harp lines on this beauty.

Before Ireland decimalized its currency in 1971, the Irish currency was based on the pound, shilling, and pence system. The pre-decimal Irish coinage included various denominations with distinct designs and compositions. Here is an overview of the pre-decimal coinage of the Republic of Ireland:

Key Denominations:

1. Halfpenny (½d):
• Commonly referred to as the "ha'penny."
• Featured a stylized bird, often described as a woodcock or hen, on the reverse side.
2. Penny (1d):
• Featured a hen with chicks on the reverse side.
3. Threepence (3d):
• Also known as a "thruppence."
• Depicted a hare on the reverse side.
4. Sixpence (6d):
• Featured a wolfhound on the reverse side.
• The sixpence was often considered a "lucky" coin.
5. Shilling (1s):
• Depicted a bull on the reverse side.
6. Florin (2s):
• Equivalent to two shillings.
• Featured a salmon on the reverse side.
7. Half Crown (2s 6d):
• Equivalent to two shillings and sixpence.
• Depicted a horse on the reverse side.
8. Crown (5s):
• A larger denomination coin.
• Featured a horse on the reverse side.