Ireland 1/2 penny phingin Free State Coinage Pig PR64 PCGS bronze coin 1928

Ireland Half Penny (Leath Phingin) Free State bronze coin, issued in 1928, is one of the most charming and recognizable coins of the early Irish Free State series. Struck in bronze and certified PCGS PR64, this beautiful Proof example highlights the celebrated animal-themed designs created for Ireland’s first national coinage after independence. The obverse features the elegant Irish harp, Ireland’s national emblem, surrounded by the inscriptions Saorstát Éireann and the date 1928, with intricate Celtic ornamentation decorating the harp. The reverse depicts a sow walking with four piglets, symbolizing Ireland’s rich farming traditions and rural heritage. Above the animals appears the denomination ½d, while the Irish inscription Leath Phingin is placed below. The designer’s initials PM, for renowned sculptor Percy Metcalfe, appear near the lower right, and a beaded border frames both sides. Metcalfe’s Irish animal coinage became internationally admired for its artistic quality and timeless appeal. Combining historical significance, attractive Proof preservation, bronze composition, and PCGS certification, this coin is an excellent addition to collections of Irish, agricultural, and classic world coinage.

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