20 Euro (Battle of Clontarf) – Ireland

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Battle of Clontarf: 1000th Anniversary

Ireland

Context

Year: 2014

Issuer: Ireland

Period:

Republic

(since 1937)

Currency:

Euro

(since 2002)

Total mintage: 12,000

Material

Diameter: 11 mm

Weight: 0.5 g

Gold weight: 0.50 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

OBVERSE ↑

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flip

REVERSE ↑

References

KM: #82

Numista: #110377

Value

Exchange value: 20 EUR = $23.63

Bullion value: $83.15

Inflation-adjusted value: 25.08 EUR

Obverse

Description:

The Celtic harp, Ireland's medieval symbol, alongside "Éire" in Gaelic script.

Inscription:

éIRe

2014

Translation:

IRELAND

2014

Languages: English, Irish

Reverse

Description:

Brian Boru, High King of Ireland, defeated Viking and Irish forces at the Battle of Clontarf in 1014, securing a major victory before being killed in his tent.

Inscription:

20 EURO

CLONTARF

1014

Edge

Milled

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2014	—	12,000	Proof

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