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1966 Irish Harp Coin and Tree of Life Charm, 58th Birthday, Irish Rabbit 3d Coins, Lots of Dates available handmade in Ireland
Vintage circulated coins from an Irish Kitchen Dresser.
I have collected coins all my life and now I find myself making their story a part of yours.

I have got just 40 of these left now

Leat Reul, pronounced 'La Rayl' (half sixpence)
This 3 pence or "Thrupenny Bit" Coin depicts the Irish Rabbit on the reverse
The Irish Harp with the mint date on the obverse.

(The Irish Hare differs from the Rabbit in that it has much longer ears, and much stronger rear legs, it can 'run like a hare' and thus outwit foxes etc. While rabbit was an important source of food in post war Ireland the hare was less sought after or favoured. It thrived on the uplands away from humans as much as possible. Interestingly the females are much larger and more dominant than the males.)

Coins available will vary slightly with the year, because they are old, and Irish.
Silver color
1.6 cm or .6 inch diameter

accepted.

Choose a Genuine Piece of Irish History for an unusual Unisex Gift.


The Harp
The Gaelic Harp features on the reverse of Irish coins to this day. The Harp has been revered in Irish culture since Henry V111 declared himself King of Ireland in 1531 when he had the Harp stamped on to the coinage of his "new realm"
At the end of the medieval period in our history because it was a symbol of Irish Pride it was banned from use.
Revived for it's music in the mid 1700's the Harp crept back into Irish music and symbolism.
The Wexford Insurgents in 1798 depicted the Harp on their flags as they fought at Vinegar Hill.
The oldest surviving Harp, from 1500, is on display in Trinity College, Dublin.
In 1862 it appeared as the Emblem for Guinness Brewery and later, facing the opposite way, in 1922 it became the official Irish Seal.
We are very proud of it!

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