Irish Free State One Penny coin (1928-1937 issue), which features the distinctive Irish harp on the obverse and a hen with chicks on the reverse. The specific date on the coin is 1930, visible to the right of the harp on the obverse. <br>Key details about this coin:<br>Period: This coin belongs to the pre-decimal Irish currency series issued by the Irish Free State (Saorstát Éireann) between 1928 and 1937.<br>Design: The obverse (front) displays a rendition of the Irish harp, a national symbol, alongside the country's name "Saorstát Éireann" (Irish Free State) and the year of mintage, which is 1930 in this case. The reverse (back) features a "Hen and Chicks" design by English artist Percy Metcalfe.<br>Composition &amp; Size: These bronze coins had a diameter of 30.9 mm and weighed 9.45 grams.
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