White metal coin, 1643.
With monetary value of half a crown.
Known as 'Ormonde Money' and is an example of coinage struck in Ireland by the orders of the Viceroy James, Marquess of Ormonde to pay the followers of King Charles I during the English Civil War.
In relief, on obverse, is a monarchial crown and the letters 'CR' (Carolus Rex- King Charles), surrounded by a raised continuous linear rim within a beaded border.
On reverse the denomination of half a crown is depicted by 'S/II/D/VI'.
With an irregular rim, extending in places beyond the beading, in other parts intruding on to it.
Associated with the English Civil War (1642-1649).