Dublin 342, L & R (Dalton & Hamer, page 505)
Denomination: halfpenny, scarcity: Fairly common
342. O: A figure of Justice standing, holding sword and scales, dividing the date,
which is 17 94. Slightly different from any of the preceeding; the head
of the figure which has before been under the WE is now to the left of it,
the dress and sash also differ. THE LAND WE LIVE IN HALFPENNY.
R: A cypher L & R, at bottom sprigs with six leaves on each side, the sprigs
are tied with a ribbon. Similar, but the wreath is tied with a triple bow,
and is shorter, with six leaves on each side, and the legend is more
spread. PRO ME * SI MEREAR * IN ME.
E: PAYABLE IN DUBLIN OR HAROLDS CROSS BUTTON FACTORY *
No. 342, common.
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